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Ekadashi, Thursday, 22 October 2026: Significance and How It Is Observed

ByInfoTab Team

Ekadashi falls on Thursday, 22 October 2026.
For the day’s exact tithi start/end times, see our daily panchang for 22 October 2026.

Significance

Papankusha Ekadashi is the Ekadashi observed on the 11th lunar day of the bright fortnight of Ashwin, and in 2026 it falls on Thursday, 22 October. Its name is commonly explained as combining "papa" (sin or wrongdoing) and "ankusha" (a goad), and the day is linked in religious literature and popular tradition with the worship of Lord Padmanabha, a form of Vishnu. Texts associated with the day describe spiritual merit and benefits, which devotees hold as matters of faith.

How it is commonly observed

Many devotees observe a fast, whose extent ranges from a full fast to a partial one, and begin the day with a bath and a sankalp (resolve). Common practices include placing an image or picture of Vishnu in a clean puja space, reciting or listening to the Papankusha Ekadashi vrat katha, chanting Vishnu's names, and in some households keeping an overnight vigil with bhajans. The fast is broken on the following day, Dwadashi, which falls on Friday, 23 October 2026, during a parana window that varies by city, so readers may wish to check a local panchang. Customs vary by region, family and tradition, and anyone with a medical condition should consult a doctor before undertaking a fast.

A note on this information

This is general, descriptive information about a widely observed tradition,
not religious instruction. Customs vary by region, family and individual circumstances. This is not medical advice;
anyone with a health condition should consult a doctor before fasting. No remedies, products or services are
recommended here.

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