Indira Ekadashi — महत्त्व
Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha. It is believed to help ancestors attain liberation. King Indrasena observed it and freed his father from Yama's realm.
Indira Ekadashi — महत्त्व
According to the Padma Purana, Sage Narada told King Indrasena to observe this Ekadashi to help his father in the afterlife. The king did so, and his father was released from Yama's realm and attained heaven. The vrat benefits both the observer and ancestors.
Indira Ekadashi — पूजा विधी
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.
- Offer puja to Lord Vishnu and perform shraddha or tarpan for ancestors.
- Chant Vishnu mantras; donate food to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
Indira Ekadashi — मंत्र
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
Indira Ekadashi — पारंपरिक पदार्थ
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains
Indira Ekadashi — इतर नावे
Pan-India
Ancestor welfare
North India
Shraddha, tarpan for pitrus
Indira Ekadashi — करावे / टाळावे
करावे
- ✓Fast and worship Vishnu
- ✓Remember ancestors
- ✓Donate in their name
- ✓Break on Dwadashi
टाळावे
- ✗Do not eat grains
- ✗Avoid neglecting shraddha
- ✗Do not break early
Indira Ekadashi — FAQ
- Indira Ekadashi काय आहे?
- Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha.
- Indira Ekadashi 2026 कधी आहे?
- 2026 मध्ये Indira Ekadashi मंगळवार, ६ ऑक्टोबर, २०२६ रोजी येतो.
- Indira Ekadashi ची पूजा विधी काय आहे?
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.; Offer puja to Lord Vishnu and perform shraddha or tarpan for ancestors.; Chant Vishnu mantras; donate food to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.; Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
- Indira Ekadashi ला काय खावे?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains
- Indira Ekadashi ला काय करावे?
- Fast and worship Vishnu; Remember ancestors; Donate in their name
- Indira Ekadashi ला काय टाळावे?
- Do not eat grains; Avoid neglecting shraddha; Do not break early
- Indira Ekadashi ला कोणत्या देवतेची पूजा होते?
- Indira Ekadashi Vishnu ला समर्पित आहे.
Upcoming Indira Ekadashi Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Indira Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ६ ऑक्टो, २०२६ | मंगळवार | 01:42 am | Indira |
| २६ सप्टें, २०२७ | रविवार | 01:46 am | Indira |