Papankusha Ekadashi 2024: Know The Vrat Katha And Benefits

Papankusha Ekadashi 2024 is around the corner. But wait! Do you know the other popular name for this day? Papankusha EKadashi is also known as the “Ashwina-Shukla Ekadashi.” If you are wondering why is it? We will see this further in the discussion. 

Let’s continue to explore the details of the Ekadashi, where you keep fast for Lord Vishnu or Lord Padmanabha (the incarnation of Lord Vishnu) to receive his blessings. 

Papankusha Ekadashi 2024: Date and Time 

• Papankusha Ekadashi: 13th October, 2024 (Sunday)
• Paran Time: 14th October, from 1:17 PM to 3:33 PM (Monday)
• Tithi Begins on: Oct 13, 2024, at 9:08 AM (Sunday)
• Tithi Ends on: Oct 14, 2024, at 06:41 AM (Monday)

What is Papankusha Ekadashi?

Papankusha Ekadashi is known as the destroyer of sins, as it mainly removes the sins from all lives. Let’s continue with the answer to the question: Why is the Papankusha Ekadashi known as Ashwina-Shukla Ekadashi? This day is very auspicious and is observed in the Ashwin (September-October) month. It is celebrated on the eleventh day of Shukla Paksha. Thus, it is known as Ashwina-Shukla Ekadashi.

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Papankusha Ekadashi 2024: Significance and Story

This Ekadashi holds a lot of importance in astrology. Let’s continue to know the significance and story of Papankusha Ekadashi. 

1. Papankusha Ekadashi Significance

Lord Krishna has spoken of the importance of the Papankusha Ekadashi since the Mahabharata. It mentions that Ekadashi saves everyone from their sins and prevents them from committing any wrong actions.

Therefore, if you keep Vrat on this day, it will help you remove bad karma from your life and will help you gain wealth and recognition. So, if you are keeping the fast, complete it with utter devotion. Also, donate and feed the Brahmins and animals. 

2. Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat Katha

The Vrat Katha for Papankusha Ekadashi begins with the Cruel hunter named Krodhan, who used to live on Vindhya Mountain. He was involved in drinking, violence, lying, looting and many other crimes.

Later, when he got old, he was scared of his death. Krodhan was worried about what kind of pain he would have to suffer after his death because of his evil deeds. 

The Hunter then went to Maharishi Angira, who used to live in the forest and requested help from him. Furthermore, the sage guided him to observe the Papankusha Ekadashi fast. 

Krodhan kept the fast and received Lord Vishnu’s blessings, which released him from all his past evil actions. Since then, devotees have kept fast on this day to get rid of their bad karma. 

Papankusha Ekadashi 2024: Ritual and Remedies

Here, we will learn about the Ritual we should follow while doing the fast and the Papankusha Ekadashi pooja. We will also learn about a few remedies to help us in difficult times. 

1. Papankusha Ekadashi Rituals 

• The rituals for the  Papankusha Ekadashi begin the night before the Ekadashi, where you need to eat a single sattvic meal before sunset. 
• The next day, you must wake up early and get dressed in clean clothes after a bath. 
• The devotees must take an oath not to sin on their life journey. 
• Clean the worship place, place an idol of Lord Padmanabha (the incarnation of Lord Vishnu) or Lord Vishnu in the temple, and dress him up with ornaments and flower garland. 
• Offer fresh flowers and prasad to Lord Vishnu. Also, recite the Vishnu Sahasranama. 
• On the following day of Ekadasi (Dwadashi), feed the Brahmins and donate food to them. 
• Once everything is completed, open or break your fast on the parana time. 

2. Papankusha Ekadashi Remedies

• You should offer water to Lord Vishnu on this day to reduce the fights in the family.
• Read Bhagwat Gita to get the blessing of the Lord Vishnu and your ancestors.
• Offer a flute to Lord Vishnu to seek happiness from him as a blessing.
• Keep a Diya before the Tulsi plant and chant the Lord Vishnu Mantra: “Om Namoh Bhagwate Basudevaya Namah.”
• You can perform Hawan for Lord Vishnu in times of stress at home.

Benefits of Keeping Fast on Pashankusha Ekadashi

• If you keep fast on this day, all your sins, including past lives, will be removed.
• The devotee who keeps fast on this auspicious day gets a good spouse, happiness, health, and wealth. 
• Keeping the fast on this day helps you receive the blessing of Lord Vishnu and Moksha in your journey. 

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Papankusha Ekadashi 2024: Do’s and Don’t

We have come to the last part of the Papankusha Ekadashi 2024. Here, we will learn what we should do and should not do to receive blessings from Lord Vishnu. Take a look at it!

1. Papankusha Ekadashi: Do’s

• Firstly, Chant Mantras and sing bhajans. 
• Secondly, respect and feed animals.
• Thirdly, read religious books and maintain calmness. 

2. Papankusha Ekadashi: Don’t

• Do not sleep through the night of Ekadashi. Recite bhajans if possible. 
• Avoid eating non-vegetarian and drinking alcohol.
• Avoid eating barley, lentils, brinjal and beans on this day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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