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In Sanatan Hindu religion, the date of Ekadashi is considered extremely sacred and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This date is not just a day of fasting, but is also a great opportunity to remember Shri Hari, the creator of the world, and receive his special blessings. Among all the 24 Ekadashis that occur in the year, ‘Indira Ekadashi’ has its own specific and unique religious significance. According to the Vedic calendar, every year the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is celebrated as ‘Indira Ekadashi’ (Indira Ekadashi 2026).
This year, this holy fast of Indira Ekadashi is falling during Pitru Paksha (Shraddha Paksha), due to which its religious and spiritual importance has increased manifold. During the days of Pitru Paksha, this rare combination of Vishnu worship and Pitru Tarpan is considered to bring salvation to the ancestors. Let us know what is the exact date of Indira Ekadashi this year, who can observe this fast and can daughters observe this fast for the peace of their ancestors.
According to the calculations of the Vedic calendar, this year the Ekadashi tithi of Ashwin Krishna Paksha will start on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:07 am. At the same time, this date will end on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:34 pm. According to the belief of Udaya Tithi, Indira Ekadashi fast this year 6 October 2026, Tuesday Will be kept on the same day. The fast will be broken as per the rules after sunrise on Dwadashi Tithi.
According to Hindu religious scriptures, Ekadashi fast can be observed by a person of any age, gender or marital status. There is no restriction of any kind in this. Not only married men and women of the family observe this fast, unmarried boys and girls can also keep the fast of Indira Ekadashi with devotion. However, keeping in mind health reasons, pregnant women, elderly people and seriously ill persons are given special exemption from this fast.
Often this question arises in the minds of people whether the daughters of the family can perform Shraddha and fast for their deceased parents or ancestors? In this regard, very clear provisions have been given in Garuda Purana and Sanatan texts. According to Garuda Purana, the daughters of the house can also observe the fast of Indira Ekadashi with full devotion for the peace, salvation and fulfillment of the souls of their ancestors.
If there is no male child (son) in a family or the son is unable to repay his ancestral debt or perform Shraddha rituals, then in such a situation the daughter of the house has the full right to offer Pind Daan, Tarpan, Brahmin food and fast on Ekadashi for her ancestors. In modern times, daughters are performing their duties on every front and their religious contribution to their parents is also considered completely fruitful.
According to religious beliefs and traditions, on the Ekadashi tithi falling during Pitru Paksha, Shraddha and Tarpan are mainly performed for those ancestors who died on the Ekadashi tithi of any paksha. This special Shraddha is also known as ‘Ekadashi Shraddha’ or ‘Gyaras Shraddha’. Along with worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day, remembering the ancestors also brings peace to the souls who died untimely death.
On the day of Indira Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning, take bath, meditate and wear clean clothes. After this, worship Lord Vishnu as per the rituals in the temple of your home. During the puja, offer yellow flowers, Roli, Akshat and Tulsi Dal to Shri Hari. After this, according to your capacity and devotion, offer water to the ancestors. On this auspicious day, it is considered extremely virtuous to donate food, clothes and anything else as per one’s capacity to a needy person or a Brahmin. In Pitru Paksha, Kutup and Rohini Muhurta are considered best for performing Shraddha. By meditating Lord Vishnu with true heart on this day, one gets freedom from Pitra Dosh and happiness and prosperity resides in the family.