When is this special fast in October, which will get freedom from every sin and the blessings of Lord Vishnu:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Papankusha Ekadashi 2025: The Ekadashi date coming every month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and it is considered to be of great importance in Hinduism. One such special Ekadashi is Papankusha Ekadashi, which comes in the bright side of Ashwin month. This time in October 2025, this Ekadashi is going to erase all sins from our life and bring happiness and prosperity.

When is Papankusha Ekadashi 2025?
This year Papankusha Ekadashi will be celebrated on 3 October 2025, Friday. Ekadashi Tithi will start at 7:11 pm on 2 October 2025 and end at 6:33 pm on 3 October 2025. Therefore, this fast will be kept on October 3 and its passion (time to open fast) will be on 4 October 2025 from 06:23 am to 08:44 pm.

Why is this Ekadashi such special significance?
The name only suggests, ‘sin’ means crime and ‘Ankush’ i.e. control or stop. This Ekadashi is considered to be the removal of all the well-known sins from life, according to his name. According to mythological beliefs, keeping the fast of Papankusha Ekadashi gives a person freedom from all sorrows and attains peace, happiness, and prosperity. On this day, fasting and worshiping Lord Vishnu with true heart gives so much merit, which is equal to hundreds of Surya Yajna or thousands of Ashwamedha Yajna.

On this day, especially the Padmanabha Swami Swaroop of Lord Vishnu is worshiped. It is believed that with the effect of this fast, all the desires of a person are fulfilled and after death, he attains heaven world.

How to worship and what are the benefits?
Devotees observe fasting or Falahari fast on Papankusha Ekadashi. Wake up in Brahma Muhurta in the morning and after bathing, wear clean clothes. Then start worshiping Lord Hari Vishnu. First of all, anoint Lord Vishnu with Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar candy). Offer them yellow flowers, sandalwood, basil Dal and yellow sweets. Light a lamp of ghee in the temple. If possible, take a pledge of fast and keep fast or fruitful fast throughout the day. On this day, chanting Vishnu mantras like ‘Om Namo: Narayanay Namah’ or ‘Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya’ is considered very auspicious. Also read the fasting story of Papankusha Ekadashi. Worship Lord Vishnu again in the evening and perform aarti.

Dan and charity also have great importance on this Ekadashi. Donating items like food, clothes, gold, sesame, land, cow, water, shoes or umbrellas to the poor attains renewable virtue. On this day, remembering God by remaining silent, the mind is purified and virtues develop.

Papankusha Ekadashi is not just a fast, but is a golden opportunity to make his life pure and pure. So, take advantage of this holy day on 3 October 2025 and get happiness and prosperity in your life by the grace of Lord Vishnu.