{"id":86845,"date":"2024-07-13T08:24:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-13T02:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=86845"},"modified":"2025-12-26T17:59:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T12:29:39","slug":"indira-ekadashi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/indira-ekadashi\/","title":{"rendered":"Indira Ekadashi 2026: A Path Towards Spirituality &#038; Moksha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Did you know that observing a fast on Indira Ekadashi can help remove past-life karmic deeds and bring peace to your ancestors?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"> Get complete details on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Indira Ekadashi 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Indira Ekadashi 2026 Dates and Timings\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Indira Ekadashi Date: <\/b>Tuesday, October 6, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Ekadashi Tithi Begins: <\/b>12:37 AM on Oct 06, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Ekadashi Date Ends: <\/b>11:04 PM on Oct 06, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84486 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/09104200\/Facing-Health-Issues-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"best astrologer health\" width=\"801\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/09104200\/Facing-Health-Issues-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/09104200\/Facing-Health-Issues-150x51.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/09104200\/Facing-Health-Issues.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>The Meaning of Indira Ekadashi\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">On the Krishna Paksha of the Ashwini month (September-October) in the Hindu lunar calendar, we have the auspicious and sacred day, Indira Ekadashi. Of all the 24 Ekadashis, Indira ekadashi significance is unique because it falls during the Pitru Paksha or Shradha, also known as <strong>\u2018Shradha Ekadashi\u2019<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Also, observing a fast and praying to Lord Vishnu on this day brings peace to the souls of their ancestors and helps them achieve moksha (liberation). People worship Lord Vishnu to get his blessings and pay tribute to their ancestors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Also, read more about all the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/festivals\/ekadashi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ekadashi in 2025<\/a><\/span>.<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Top Reasons Why Indira Ekadashi Is Important?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Although all 24 Ekadashis are important, Indira Ekadashi 2026 during Pitru Paksha has special significance in Hinduism. So, let us learn about the reasons this Ekadashi is unique and special!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Of the 18 Puranas, the <strong>Brahmavaivarta Purana<\/strong> mentions the Indira Ekadashi significance. It says that the virtue (punya) obtained by keeping an Indira Ekadashi vrat is more than performing Kanyadaan and tapasya (penance) for thousands of years.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">According to Hindu mythological beliefs, observing this vrat <strong>eliminates one&#8217;s evil karmic deeds<\/strong> and sins committed in the current or previous life. This secures a place in heaven away from the torture of Yamaloka or Naraka.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">One of the most important Indira Ekadashi significance revolves around the ancestor\u2019s moksha. Also, if a person donates something in the name of their Pitru Paksha, then their <strong>ancestors directly attain Baikuntha Dhaam.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">The Shradha Ekadashi teaches us the importance of dharma <strong>(righteousness), introspection, good karma and punya<\/strong> <strong>(penance)<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>The Legend of King of Indrasena and Indira Ekadashi\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">The origin of Indira Ekadashi vrat katha revolves around Narad Muni, King Indrasena, and his father. Once, Narad Muni visits King Indrasena to tell him about his father&#8217;s whereabouts in the afterlife. Narad Muni tells Indrasena that his father is suffering in Yamaloka and asks for help from his son.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Upon listening to his father\u2019s suffering, King Indrasena became curious and asked Narad Muni to help him free his father from the sufferings of hell. Narad Muni told him that his suffering could only end if King Indrasena observed a fast with utmost dedication and devotion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As told, Indrasena observed the fast with his family and prayed to Lord Vishnu to send his father back to heaven, aka Brahmaloka. This made it named <\/span><b>Indira Ekadashi vrat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps individuals provide salvation to their ancestors.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/yogini-ekadashi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Welcome Good Health and Well-Being<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Rituals and Traditions of Indira Ekadashi 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">The traditions and rituals start a day before Indira Ekadashi, i.e. on Dashami. So, below are the main rituals and traditions one must follow the Indira Ekadashi 2026:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">The rituals of Shradh Ekadashi start with <strong>purifying the mind, body, and soul<\/strong> by taking a bath. After this, individuals observe a fast and offer water to Surya Devta (Sun) in the morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">After offering prayers to Lord Sun, individuals <strong>worship Lord Shaligrama<\/strong> (one of the forms of Lord Vishnu).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Lord Shaligrama is bathed in Gangajal and is offered panchamrit (a mixture of milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee, and sugar).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">After performing this ritual, individuals <strong>offer flowers, rice, moli, and tulsi leaves<\/strong> to Lord Shaligrama. One can also offer Kheer as a special bhog.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Once done,\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">individuals\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">listen to Indira Ekadashi vrat katha<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">, which mentions the day&#8217;s origin and significance<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">The rituals of Shradha Ekadashi end with the <strong>aarti of Lord Shaligrama and Lord Vishnu<\/strong>. After this, individuals observe the fast for the whole day and eat sattvic foods.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Indira Ekadashi 2026 Mantras Zodiac Sign-Wise<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Below are a few mantras as per your zodiac that you can chant on the day of Shradha Ekadashi and eliminate all your problems:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Mesha Rashi: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Om Shri Keshawaya Namah\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Vrishabha Rashi: \u2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Shri Purushttomaya Namah\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Mithun Rashi: \u2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Shri Padmanabhaya Namah\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Kark Rashi: \u2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Shri Krishnaya Namah\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Singh Rashi: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Om Shri Prajapataye Namah\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Kanya Rashi: \u2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Shri Sarveshwaraya Namah\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Tula Rashi: \u2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Shri Janardanaya Namah\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Vrishchika Rashi: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Om Lokadhyakshaya Namah\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Dhanu Rashi: \u2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Shri Hrishikeshaya Namah\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Makar Rashi: \u2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Shri Chaturbhujaye Namah\u2019\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Kumbha Rashi: \u2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Shri Madhvaya Namah\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Mantra for Meena Rashi: \u2018<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Om Govindaya Namah\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Things to Avoid During an Indira Ekadashi Vrat 2026<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Despite observing the Indira Ekadashi fast with utmost devotion, one cannot save themselves from an ancestor\u2019s anger. The reason? Some common mistakes were committed during the fast. So, here are the things to avoid, especially if you are observing an Indira Ekadashi 2026!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>1. Haircut\/Shaving\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">People observing the fast must avoid having a haircut or shaving on the day of Indira Ekadashi. Also, they cannot cut their nails on the ekadashi since it is inauspicious to do so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>2. Gossip or Lying<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Gossiping or lying about people around you can anger your ancestors. Therefore, one must avoid gossip, lying, or even cursing to get the blessings of ancestors and remove past life Pitru Dosha from the birth chart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>3. Anger or Conflicts\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">People must also avoid having heated arguments with others. They must be as calm and collected as possible to avoid getting angry or mean to others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>4. Tamsik Food Items\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">A person observing the Ekadashi vrat must leave eating tamsik food a day before the fast. Tamsik foods include meat, fish, garlic, onions and much more. Instead, they must prefer eating sattvic food items. One must also avoid eating rice, brinjal, carrots and turnip (shaljam).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>5. Smoking\/Drinking\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Smoking or drinking is strictly prohibited during the day of Indira Ekadashi, especially for people observing the fast. However, as per astrological beliefs, people not observing the fast must also avoid smoking or drinking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/shravana-putrada-ekadashi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi? Know the Vrat Katha<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Effective Indira Ekadashi Remedies to Please Pitru\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Here are some of the most effective yet simple remedies for Indira Ekadashi 2026, which will bless you with additional benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">As per Vastu Shastra, the Southern direction of the home is dedicated to our ancestors or Pitru Paksha. Therefore, <strong>one must light a lamp<\/strong> in this direction. Performing this remedy in the evening provides promising results and brings peace, harmony and prosperity.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">The next one is the simplest yet effective Indira Ekadashi 2026 remedy, which includes <strong>offering raw milk to the Peepal<\/strong> tree. Individuals suffering from money problems must light a mustard oil diya under a peepal tree and perform 11 rounds or parikramas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Offering <strong>black sesame seeds<\/strong> to the Peepal tree is also one of the most effective remedies. This remedy must be performed by individuals dealing with relationship problems who want to bring romance, passion, and happiness to their love relationships.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\">Additionally, <strong>donating clothes, food items<\/strong> like rice or curd or metals like copper or silver to needy people can bring blessings from the ancestors. Likewise, donating to Brahmins on this day is auspicious and can please Pitru Paksha.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Indira Ekadashi 2026 is a great spiritual opportunity to cleanse past-life karma and ensure ancestral peace. By observing this fast during Pitru Paksha with sincere devotion and rituals, you can help your forefathers attain moksha. It is a day to embrace righteousness, seek Lord Vishnu\u2019s blessings, and foster lasting prosperity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;\"><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. What is the significance of Indira Ekadashi?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Hindu religion and Sanatan Dharma mention the significance of Indira Ekadashi. As per popular beliefs, individuals who worship Lord Vishnu on the day of Shradha Ekadashi provide peace and moksha to their ancestors.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. What food items should be eaten during Indira Ekadashi vrat?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Individuals must refrain from consuming tamsik foods such as onion, meat, garlic and other non-vegetarian meals. Along with this, they must also avoid drinking and smoking during Indira Ekadashi.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. Is it mandatory to fast on Indira Ekadashi?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">No, observing a fast on the day of Indira Ekadashi is not mandatory. Individuals who do not wish to keep fast can follow certain rituals and traditions. This includes eating sattvic food and avoiding non-vegetarian foods.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. What are the benefits of observing Indira Ekadashi fast?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Observing the Shradh Ekadashi fast helps an individual get rid of his bad karmic deeds and attain Lord Vishnu\u2019s blessings. Along with this, Indira Ekadashi provides peace and salvation to one\u2019s ancestors.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. What is the ideal time to perform the puja rituals of Shradha Ekadashi?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">According to Hindu tradition, the ideal time to perform the Shradh Ekadashi puja rituals is during Rauhin and Kutupa muhurata. So, individuals must offer prayers to Lord Vishnu during the afternoon.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. When is Indira Ekadashi 2026?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Also known as Shradha Ekadashi, Indira Ekadashi falls on the Ashwini month of Pitru Paksha. 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