Indira Ekadashi — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha. It is believed to help ancestors attain liberation. King Indrasena observed it and freed his father from Yama's realm.
Indira Ekadashi — ମହତ୍ତ୍ୱ
According to the Padma Purana, Sage Narada told King Indrasena to observe this Ekadashi to help his father in the afterlife. The king did so, and his father was released from Yama's realm and attained heaven. The vrat benefits both the observer and ancestors.
Indira Ekadashi — ପୂଜା ବିଧି
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.
- Offer puja to Lord Vishnu and perform shraddha or tarpan for ancestors.
- Chant Vishnu mantras; donate food to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
Indira Ekadashi — ମନ୍ତ୍ର
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
Indira Ekadashi — ପାରମ୍ପରିକ ଖାଦ୍ୟ
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains
Indira Ekadashi — ଅନ୍ୟ ନାମ
Pan-India
Ancestor welfare
North India
Shraddha, tarpan for pitrus
Indira Ekadashi — କରିବା ଉଚିତ / କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
କରିବା ଉଚିତ
- ✓Fast and worship Vishnu
- ✓Remember ancestors
- ✓Donate in their name
- ✓Break on Dwadashi
କରିବା ଅନୁଚିତ
- ✗Do not eat grains
- ✗Avoid neglecting shraddha
- ✗Do not break early
Indira Ekadashi — FAQ
- Indira Ekadashi କଣ?
- Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin Krishna Paksha.
- Indira Ekadashi 2026 କେବେ?
- 2026ରେ Indira Ekadashi Tuesday, October 6, 2026ରେ ପଡ଼ିବ।
- What are the Indira Ekadashi puja rituals?
- Observe Ekadashi fast; bathe at sunrise.; Offer puja to Lord Vishnu and perform shraddha or tarpan for ancestors.; Chant Vishnu mantras; donate food to Brahmins or the needy in ancestors' name.; Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
- What to eat on Indira Ekadashi?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains
- What should you do on Indira Ekadashi?
- Fast and worship Vishnu; Remember ancestors; Donate in their name
- What should you avoid on Indira Ekadashi?
- Do not eat grains; Avoid neglecting shraddha; Do not break early
- Indira Ekadashi ଦିନ କେଉଁ ଦେବତାଙ୍କୁ ପୂଜା କରାଯାଏ?
- Indira Ekadashi Vishnuଙ୍କୁ ଉତ୍ସର୍ଗ।
Upcoming Indira Ekadashi Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Indira Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Tuesday | 01:42 am | Indira |
| Sep 26, 2027 | Sunday | 01:46 am | Indira |