Papankusha Ekadashi 2024: Know The Date, Puja Vidhi, Fasting Significance, And More

Papankusha Ekadashi 2024: This day is significant for Sanatan Dharma followers. Fasting on this day invites blessings from Lord Lakshmi and Lord Narayan. Know the date of Papankusha Ekadashi.

Papankusha Ekadashi 2024

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Papankusha Ekadashi 2024: Papankusha Ekadashi holds special significance for followers of Sanatan Dharma. This day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. By fasting and worshiping Lord Vishnu along with Goddess Lakshmi, the practitioner receives special blessings. It is believed that one is freed from sins committed knowingly or unknowingly.

According to the sunrise date, the Papankusha Ekadashi fast will be observed on October 13, 2024. This festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu is celebrated every year on the day following the Dashami Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin.

Papankusha Ekadashi 2024 Date

Start of Ekadashi: October 13, 09:08 AM  
End of Ekadashi: October 14, 06:41 AM  
Vishnu Puja Muhurat: 07:47 AM - 12:07 PM  
Vrat Parana Time: October 14, 01:16 PM - 03:34 PM  

Members of the Vaishnav community will observe the Papankusha Ekadashi fast on October 14.

Papankusha Ekadashi Will Be Celebrated On Ravi Yoga

This year's Papankusha Ekadashi falls on Ravi Yoga. On this day, Ravi Yoga will begin at 6:21 AM and will last until 2:51 AM on October 14. During Ravi Yoga, all types of flaws are eliminated, and the influence of the Sun God is heightened.

Papankusha Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

• On the day of Ekadashi, wake up early and take a bath. Take a vow for the fast in front of Lord Vishnu.
• Next, clean the temple. Place the idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on an altar.
• Bathe the deities with Panchamrit. Offer a garland of yellow flowers. Apply a tilak of turmeric or Gopi Chandan.
• Be sure to offer Panjeeri and Panchamrit as prasad. Meditate on Lord Vishnu and don't forget to include Tulsi leaves in the worship.

Papankusha Ekadashi Mantra

• Om Namo Narayanaya Namah
• Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Namah
• Om Narayanaya Vidmahe, Vasudevaya Dhimahi, Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayat
• Om Vishnave Namah

Benefits Of Papankusha Ekadashi Fast

There is no other vrat like the Papankusha Ekadashi. On this Ekadashi, worship and offerings are made to Lord Padmanabha, which leads to the attainment of everlasting merit and an increase in happiness and prosperity.

The Papankusha Ekadashi is said to yield the same benefits as performing a thousand Ashwamedha Yajnas and a hundred Surya Yajnas. According to the Padma Purana, a person who sincerely donates gold, sesame seeds, land, cows, grains, water, shoes, and umbrellas on this day will not have to face Yama, the God of Death.

The Importance Of Night Vigil On Ekadashi

Additionally, those who stay awake during the night of this Ekadashi become entitled to heavenly rewards. Charity or donations on this day leads to the attainment of auspicious benefits.

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