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With the sacred Pitru Paksha behind and the festive season ahead, October 2026 brings two powerful Ekadashis — Indira Ekadashi and Pashankusha Ekadashi. Both are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and are considered highly meritorious for devotees seeking liberation from past karmas, ancestral blessings, and spiritual advancement.
Indira Ekadashi is especially observed during the Pitru Paksha period and is believed to help offer relief and blessings to departed ancestors. Pashankusha Ekadashi, observed later in the month, is glorified in the scriptures for its ability to grant spiritual merit, prosperity, and the mercy of Lord Vishnu.
Find the exact dates and tithi timings for Ekadashi in October 2026 below to plan your vrat, worship, and devotional observance properly.
October 2026 Ekadashi Dates and Timings: Quick Table
| Detail | Indira Ekadashi | Papankusha Ekadashi |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | Thursday, 22 October 2026 |
| Paksha | Krishna Paksha, Ashvin Maas | Shukla Paksha, Ashvin Maas |
| Ekadashi Tithi Begins | 6 October, 2:07 AM | 21 October, 2:11 PM |
| Ekadashi Tithi Ends | 7 October, 12:34 AM | 22 October, 2:47 PM |
| Parana (Fast Breaking) | 7 October, 07:11 AM to 09:26 AM | 23 October, 07:38 AM to 9:41 AM |
Indira Ekadashi
Indira Ekadashi is a Hindu festival that falls within the Pitru Paksha period. Its core focus is Pitru Moksha, that is, the liberation of ancestral souls.
This October month Ekadashi is unlike other Ekadashi observances that focus on individual spiritual practice; it is the only Ekadashi that centers on the well-being of ancestors.
Observing a fast for this festival can earn the blessing of Lord Padmanabha and help ancestors clear their karmic debts and attain peace.
Papankusha Ekadashi
Papankusha Ekadashi is renowned for its supreme divine power to erase all accumulated sins and past karmic debts.
This October Ekadashi fast is observed to discard all bad karma, as its name directly translates to “the sin-eliminator”. Devotees who worship Lord Padmanabha can attain divine grace, prosperity, and ultimate spiritual freedom.
