Papankusha Ekadashi 2025: Remove Your Sins!

‘Hey, Yudhishthira, Ekadashi that destroys all the sins of a devotee is Papankusha Ekadashi. These were the powerful words that Lord Krishna told Yudhishthira to enlighten him on the importance of Ekadashi. This Papankusha Ekadashi 2025 is also named the Ashwina-Shukla Ekadashi because it falls in the month of Ashwin (September and October). 

Papankusha Ekadashi 2025: Date and Time 

• Papankusha Ekadashi: 3rd October, 2025 (Friday)
• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 07:10 PM, Oct 02
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 06:32 PM, Oct 03 

What is Papankusha Ekadashi?

The term “Papankusha” is derived from two Sanskrit words: Papan means sins, and Kusha means destruction or removal. Thus, the festival is a day that destroys or releases one of their sins. Also, this day is dedicated to Lord Padmanabha, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. 

Moreover, it is observed on the 11th day (Ekadashi) of the Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of the moon) in Ashvin, which falls in September or October, as per the Georgian calendar.

Also, read more about all the Ekadashi in 2025.

Papankusha Ekadashi 2025: Significance and Story

Let’s explore the significance of Papankusha Ekadashi, which is backed by a mythological tale.

1. Papankusha Ekadashi Significance

Lord Krishna has continuously mentioned the importance of the Papankusha Ekadashi since the time of Mahabharata. He mentions that this Ekadashi protects everyone from the consequences of their sins and helps them avoid engaging in wrongful actions in the future.

Moreover, observing vrat on this day will help you remove bad karma from your life and gain wealth and recognition. So, if you are keeping the fast, complete it with utter devotion. Also, donating and feeding the Brahmins and animals is an auspicious deed. 

2. Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat Katha

The Vrat Katha for Papankusha Ekadashi begins with the cruel hunter, Krodhan, who lives on Vindhya Mountain. He was involved in unethical activities such as drinking, violence, lying, looting, etc. 

So, as he grew older, Krodhan became fearful of his death. He worried about the kind of suffering he would have to go through after his death because of his evil deeds. Therefore, in search of help, Krodhan went to Maharishi Angira, who lived in the forest and requested help from him. 

With Maharishi’s guidance, Krodhan observed the Papankusha Ekadashi fast. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Vishnu released him from all his past evil actions. Since then, devotees have started observing fast on this day to get rid of their bad karma. 

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Papankusha Ekadashi 2025: Ritual and Remedies

Here, we will learn about the ritual we should follow while fasting and performing the Papankusha Ekadashi pooja. We will also learn a few remedies to overcome obstacles and help us in difficult times. 

1. Papankusha Ekadashi Rituals 

• The rituals for the Papankusha Ekadashi 2025 begin the night before the Ekadashi, where you need to eat a single sattvic meal before sunset. 
• You must wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes the next day. 
• The devotees must take an oath not to engage in any sin in their life journey. 
• Clean and place an idol of Lord Padmanabha (the incarnation of Lord Vishnu) in the temple, and dress him with ornaments and garland made of flowers. 
• Offer fresh flowers and prasad to Lord Vishnu while reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama. 
• On the following day of Ekadasi (Dwadashi), feed the Brahmins and donate food to them. 
• Once everything is completed, break your fast during Parana time by eating dry fruits, milk, or fruits. 

2. Papankusha Ekadashi Remedies

• You should offer water to Lord Vishnu on this day to maintain harmony with the family members. 
• Read Bhagwat Gita to get the blessing of the Lord Vishnu and your ancestors.
• Offer a flute to Lord Vishnu to seek peace and happiness as a blessing.
• Keep a diya before the Tulsi plant and chant the Lord Vishnu Mantra: “Om Namoh Bhagwate Basudevaya Namah”. 

Benefits of Keeping Fast on Pashankusha Ekadashi 2025

• If you observe fast on this day, all your sins of past and present lives will be removed.
• Devotees who observe the fast are blessed with a good spouse and happiness, health, and prosperity.
• Keeping a fast on this day helps you receive Lord Vishnu’s blessing and salvation (moksha) in your journey. 

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Papankusha Ekadashi 2025: Do’s and Don’t

We have come to the last part of the Papankusha Ekadashi 2025. Here, we will learn what we should and should not do to receive blessings from Lord Vishnu. Please take a look at it!

1. Papankusha Ekadashi: Do’s

• Begin by chanting mantras and singing devotional bhajans to invoke divine blessings.
• Show kindness and respect to animals, and offer them food as a gesture of compassion.
• Read sacred texts such as the Bhagavad Gita or the Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat Katha to deepen your spiritual understanding and devotion. 

2. Papankusha Ekadashi: Don’t

• Stay awake throughout the night of Ekadashi and, if possible, engage in reciting bhajans.
• Refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food and drinking alcohol.
• Avoid eating barley, lentils, brinjal, and beans on this auspicious day. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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