Papankusha Ekadasi
October 21, 2026
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Papankusha Ekadasi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees seek forgiveness for their sins and spiritual liberation through prayers, charity, and abstaining from food, believed to help attain moksha (salvation).
Significance
Papankusha Ekadasi is a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees seek forgiveness for their sins and spiritual liberation through prayers, charity, and abstaining from food, believed to help attain moksha (salvation).
Rituals
- Begin the day with a holy bath and wear clean clothes.
- Offer fruits and flowers to Lord Vishnu.
- Recite prayers seeking forgiveness for past sins.
- Engage in charity by donating to the needy.
- End the fast with a meal that is sattvic (pure) and simple.
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