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According to the Hindu Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Chaitra will begin at 8:10 am on 14 March and end at 9:16 am on 15 March. Based on the Udaya Tithi (the tithi prevailing at sunrise), the Papamochani Ekadashi fast will be observed on Sunday, 15 March.
Papamochani Ekadashi falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Chaitra month. It is believed that devotees who observe the fast and perform worship with full faith on this day are freed from both known and unknown sins. Those who keep the fast are said to receive the constant blessings of Lord Vishnu. However, this year there has been some confusion regarding the correct date of Papamochani Ekadashi, with some suggesting 14 March and others 15 March. Here is the correct date and the auspicious timings.
According to the Hindu Panchang, the Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi tithi will remain from 8:10 am on 14 March until 9:16 am on 15 March. Based on the Udaya Tithi, the Papamochani Ekadashi fast will be observed on
Sunday, 15 March
.
Auspicious Timings for Papamochani Ekadashi 2026
Brahma Muhurat: 4:55 am to 5:43 am
Abhijit Muhurat: 12:06 pm to 12:54 pm
Vijay Muhurat: 2:30 pm to 3:18 pm
Godhuli Muhurat: 6:27 pm to 6:51 pm
On the day of Papamochani Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes. Then take a vow to observe the fast while remembering Lord Vishnu. During the puja, offer incense, a lamp, flowers and fruits to the deity. Sweets and Tulsi leaves should also be offered as prasad to the Lord.
Chanting Vishnu mantras or reciting the Vishnu Sahasranama during the worship is considered highly auspicious. Devotees observe a fast throughout the day while meditating on Lord Vishnu. In the evening, perform the aarti of the Lord. The fast should be concluded the following day on Dwadashi, after performing proper worship of Lord Vishnu.
According to the website of
ISKCON Ghaziabad
, "The Papamochani Ekadashi significance appears in the ancient Purana scriptures. Sages explain that this Ekadashi destroys sinful reactions accumulated through ignorance. Devotees gain spiritual purity by observing this fast." It adds, " Shri Lord Krishna Himself explains the importance of Ekadashi fasting. He teaches that devotion purifies the soul more than worldly achievements. Faithful observance brings divine blessings. Devotees feel inner peace when they dedicate the day to the Lord. Chanting the Hare Krishna Mahamantra purifies the mind and heart. True devotion awakens a strong connection with Shri Lord Krishna."
Devotees refrain from eating grains and beans on this day. Sattvik food is consumed, while some also observe a Nirjala fast.
Parana refers to breaking the fast, and it's done most on the next day of Ekadashi fast. According to Drik Panchang, " It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Not doing Parana within Dwadashi is similar to an offence." It also adds, "Parana should not be done during Hari Vasara. One should wait for Hari Vasara to get over before breaking the fast. Hari Vasara is first one fourth duration of Dwadashi Tithi. The most preferred time to break the fast is Pratahkal. One should avoid breaking the fast during Madhyahna. If due to some reasons one is not able to break the fast during Pratahkal then one should do it after Madhyahna
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