📌 Calendar (2026)
| Date | Day | Observance | Hindu Month & Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Indira Ekadashi | Ashwina, Krishna Ekadashi |
⏰ Indira Ekadashi 2026 – Tithi & Ritual Timings
- Tithi: Krishna Ekadashi
- Hindu Month: Ashwina
- Paksha: Krishna Paksha
- Deity: Lord Vishnu
- Vrat Type: Ekadashi Vrat (Pitru Paksha)
- Vrat Begins: Sunrise on Ekadashi
- Parana (Breaking Fast):
Next day (Dwadashi) after sunrise, preferably in the morning - Hari Vasara:
Avoid during Parana
📌 Exact Parana timings should be confirmed with local Panchang.
📌 Indira Ekadashi – Significance
Indira Ekadashi is a highly sacred Ekadashi observed during Pitru Paksha.
It is believed that observing this vrat helps liberate ancestors and grants them a place in Vaikuntha.
Benefits of observing Indira Ekadashi:
- Relief from Pitru Dosha
- Spiritual upliftment of ancestors
- Purification of sins of many lifetimes
This Ekadashi combines the spiritual power of Ekadashi Vrat with Pitru Paksha Shraddha significance.
📖 Indira Ekadashi Story (Vrat Katha)
According to Padma Purana, King Indrasena once performed Indira Ekadashi on the advice of Sage Narada to relieve his deceased father from suffering in the afterlife.
Pleased with the devotion, Lord Vishnu freed the king’s ancestors and granted them liberation. Since then, Indira Ekadashi is considered extremely powerful for ancestral salvation.
📌 Indira Ekadashi – 10-Year Calendar (and onwards)
| Year | Date | Day | Tithi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | October 6 | Tuesday | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2027 | September 29 | Wednesday | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2028 | October 16 | Monday | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2029 | October 5 | Friday | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2030 | September 25 | Wednesday | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2031 | October 13 | Monday | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2032 | October 1 | Friday | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2033 | October 20 | Thursday | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2034 | October 9 | Monday | Krishna Ekadashi |
| 2035 | September 28 | Friday | Krishna Ekadashi |
📌 Ekadashi dates may vary slightly based on regional Panchang.
📌 Short FAQ – Indira Ekadashi
❓ What is Indira Ekadashi?
It is an Ekadashi vrat observed during Pitru Paksha for ancestral liberation.
❓ When is Indira Ekadashi in 2026?
It falls on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
❓ Who should observe Indira Ekadashi?
Those seeking relief from Pitru Dosha and blessings for ancestors.
❓ When should Parana be done?
On Dwadashi after sunrise, avoiding Hari Vasara.
❓ Is Indira Ekadashi different from regular Ekadashi?
Yes, it has special importance for ancestor salvation.
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