When is Papankusha Ekadashi 2023? Know date, significance, rituals and more

Papankusha Ekadashi is an auspicious festival dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu's incarnation, Lord Padmanabha. Hindus celebrate this festival with zeal every year. Devotees fast and pray to the gods in order to obtain their blessings. It occurs on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi Tithi in the month of Ashwin. A person atones for his sins and achieves salvation by fasting on this day. Take a look at the festival's date, significance, shubh muhurat, rituals, puja samagri, Parana time, and other details below.

When is Papankusha Ekadashi 2023? Shubh muhurat and parana time

According to Drik Panchang, this year's Papankusha Ekadashi falls on October 25, Wednesday. The Ekadashi tithi begins on October 24 at 3:14 p.m. and concludes on October 25 at 12:32 p.m. Meanwhile, the Parana (fast-breaking ceremony) is performed after sunrise on the next day of the Ekadashi fast, before the end of Dwadashi tithi. The Parana occurs on October 26. The correct Parana time is 6:28 a.m. to 8:43 a.m.

Papankusha Ekadashi 2023: Significance

Devotees seeking Lord Vishnu's love and affection observe the Ekadashi fast. Furthermore, observing the fast bestows blessings and worldly pleasures. Because Papankusha Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu's avatar, Lord Padmanabha, praying to him can help people overcome their difficulties and receive blessings. 

It is also thought that the Papankusha Ekadashi fast can free one from the cycle of birth and death and lead to salvation.

Papankusha Ekadashi 2023: Rituals and Puja Samagri

The Ekadashi fast parana should not be performed during Hari Vasar. Fasting devotees should wait for Hari Vasar to end before breaking their fast. The first one-quarter period of Dwadashi Tithi is known as Hari Vasar. Breakfast is the best time to break the fast. Moreover, actions such as picking Tulsi leaves, saying harsh words, drinking alcohol, and eating Tamsik food are prohibited during this festival. 

Other rituals include taking a morning bath to cleanse oneself of impurities, placing Lord Vishnu's idol in a place of worship within one's home, and offering him garlands, flowers, and sweets. In the evening, the Ekadashi puja must be repeated by reciting Ekadashi Katha and Vishnu Sahasranaam. After the aarti, the fast can be broken by eating Sattvik food.