Papamochani Ekadashi
पापमोचनी एकादशीDeityVishnu
Date 2026Sun, 15 Mar 2026
PakshaChaitra Krishna
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
Parana TimeNext day after sunrise
DateSun, 15 Mar 2026
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
PakshaChaitra Krishna
ParanaNext day after sunrise
DeityVishnu
🕉 About Papamochani Ekadashi
Removes all sins accumulated over lifetimes. The story of Rishi Medhavi and Apsara Manjughosha illustrates the power of this fast.
✨ Spiritual Significance
Removes sins as severe as Brahmin murder. Equal in merit to bathing in all sacred rivers simultaneously.
Sacred Mantra for Papamochani Ekadashi
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Om Namo Narayanaya
I bow to Lord Narayana, the sustainer of all creation
🌙 Vrat / Fasting Rules
1
Complete fast or fruit diet.
2
Avoid grains.
3
Stay devoted to Lord Vishnu throughout the day and night.
✅ Do on Ekadashi
- 🌿Offer tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu
- 🪔Light a ghee lamp at dawn and dusk
- 📿Chant Vishnu Sahasranama
- 🌸Offer yellow flowers and sandalwood
- 📖Read the Ekadashi Vrat Katha
- 🛕Visit a Vishnu temple if possible
❌ Avoid on Ekadashi
- 🍚Rice in any form — even in prasad
- 🧅Onion, garlic, non-sattvic food
- 😴Sleeping during the day
- 💬Harsh speech and arguments
- ✂️Cutting hair or nails
- 🪒Shaving or using sharp objects
🪔 Puja Vidhi — How to Celebrate
1
Worship Lord Vishnu and Chandra Deva.
2
Offer white flowers.
3
Read Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat Katha.