Ekadashi 2026 · Krishna paksha · Bhadrapada
Indira Ekadashi 2026
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Tithi begins: Tue 6 Oct, 2:08 AM IST
Tithi ends: Wed 7 Oct, 12:35 AM IST
Parana (break the fast): Wed 7 Oct, 6:17 AM to 11:17 PM IST
About Indira Ekadashi
Indira Ekadashi falls inside Pitru Paksha. The tradition holds that its merit can be offered for departed ancestors, so many observe it with a prayer or charity in their name.
How it is observed
- Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common.
- Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
- The fast is broken the next morning (Parana) within the Parana window, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
- If you cannot fast fully, a simple fruit-and-milk day or a sincere partial fast is widely accepted. Elders, children, the unwell and pregnant women are traditionally excused from strict fasting.
Traditional observance and faith, not a guarantee or advice. Follow your own family or temple custom where it differs.
More Ekadashi dates
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions, Delhi sunrise. Other cities can differ by a day; confirm with your local temple or priest.
Frequently asked questions
When is Indira Ekadashi in 2026?
Indira Ekadashi 2026 falls on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins Tue 6 Oct, 2:08 AM IST and ends Wed 7 Oct, 12:35 AM IST.
What is the Parana time for Indira Ekadashi 2026?
Break the fast on Wednesday, 7 October between 6:17 AM and 11:17 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Indira Ekadashi?
Indira Ekadashi falls inside Pitru Paksha. The tradition holds that its merit can be offered for departed ancestors, so many observe it with a prayer or charity in their name.
Which month and paksha is Indira Ekadashi?
It falls in the Krishna paksha of Bhadrapada (Krishna paksha of Ashwin, during Pitru Paksha).
What are the rules of the Ekadashi fast?
Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common. Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
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