As of 19 October 2026, the next Ekadashi is Papankusha Ekadashi on Thursday, 22 October 2026. This is a dated guide to that observance, not an automatically updating “next Ekadashi” calendar.
Papankusha Ekadashi date and parana
- Fast and worship: Thursday, 22 October.
- Ekadashi tithi begins: 2:11 PM on 21 October.
- Ekadashi tithi ends: 2:47 PM on 22 October.
- Parana: Friday, 23 October, 6:27–8:42 AM IST in New Delhi.
- Dwadashi ends: 2:35 PM on 23 October.
Parana is the concluding of the fast on the following day; the morning window is distinct from the time Dwadashi ends. Families following a particular Vaishnava or temple calendar should also check that tradition’s schedule.
What is remembered on Papankusha Ekadashi?
The observance is associated with Vishnu, often worshipped as Padmanabha, and with a sincere turn toward compassion and self-restraint. Traditional accounts discuss its significance through a dialogue with Krishna. Prayer, charity and reducing harm are useful themes for family reading.
The hunter and Sage Angira: a popular katha
One popular retelling describes Krodhana, a hunter troubled by the harm he has caused and frightened by approaching death. He seeks Sage Angira, who directs him toward the Ekadashi observance and worship of Vishnu. Repentance changes his outlook; divine messengers receive him at the end of the tale. Its devotional message is the possibility of turning away from cruelty. Versions and textual attributions vary, so this retelling is not presented as a verified quotation from a particular Purana.
A simple observance
- Prepare a clean worship space and remember Vishnu with a familiar prayer.
- Read the katha or reflect on an act of compassion you can practise.
- Choose food and fasting practices appropriate to your family tradition and health needs.
- Make a useful act of charity if possible, without treating a gift as a guaranteed exchange for a result.
- Plan the next morning’s parana in advance using the correct city’s calendar.
Common questions
Why not fast on 21 October, when the tithi begins?
The tithi’s starting moment is not automatically the civil date chosen for the vrat. Follow the named observance date in the calendar used by your tradition.
Can this page identify the next Ekadashi after 22 October?
No. Its subject is explicitly the 22 October 2026 observance. Check a current city-specific calendar for later dates.
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Editorial sources
Dates and timings checked on 19 October 2026 for New Delhi, India, IST. For another city, select that location in the timing source; a time-zone conversion alone is insufficient. Kathas are concise traditional retellings, with regional variations.