Papankusha Ekadashi 2017: Fast That Liberates Us From Sins & Fear!

The date for Papankusha Ekadashi in 2017 is October 1. Are you afraid of death? Or, have you done some wrong deeds or sins? Observe the Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat with full devotion towards Lord Vishnu. And see the effect with your own eyes. Find out...

Papankusha Ekadashi 2017

According to the Hindu calendar , each month’s eleventh day is known as Ekadashi . The day of Papankusha Ekadashi is celebrated during the Shukla Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Hindu month of Ashwin.

Papankusha Ekadashi holds the power to eradicate one’s sins. It is believed that if a person observes a fast and remains silent throughout the day, his sins will be eliminated. This Papankusha Ekadashi is also known as Ashwina Shukla Ekadashi, as it is observed in this month.

On the day of Papankusha Ekadashi, Lord Padmanabha is worshiped, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Now, that you know the meaning and power of Papankusha Ekadashi, let’s see the appropriate date and time to seek the blessings of Lord Padmanabha during Papankusha Ekadashi in 2017.

Papankusha Ekadashi 2017: Date & Timing

We hope that the date and timing to observe Papankusha Ekadashi in 2017 will be helpful for you.

Now, let’s take a look at the rituals that are to be followed on Papankusha Ekadashi.

Papankusha Ekadashi : Rituals

Following are the rituals that are to be followed on the day of Papankusha Ekadashi:

1. Devotees wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath. Post which, a full day fast is observed and the observers remain silent.
2. During the day, Lord Vishnu and his incarnation Lord Padmanabha is worshiped.
3. Flower, Diyas, rice, incense sticks and betel leaves are offered to Lord Padmanabha.
4. During the morning and evening, Lord Vishnu’s Aarti is performed and special Brahmin Bhoj is made post the morning Aarti.

5. On Papankusha Ekadashi, devotees recite Vishnu Sahasranama and chant various names of Lord Vishnu.

As it stated that by observing the Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat, one becomes free from his/her past sins. So don’t forget to observe the Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat and follow the above rituals in order to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Now, let’s take a look at what is the real significance of Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat.

Papankusha Ekadashi : Significance Of The Day

1. The Ekadashi Vrat provides equivalent result to performing Rajasuya and Ashwamegh Yagya.
2. By chanting the Mantra of Lord Vishnu on the day of Papankusha Ekadashi, one receives equal results as that of taking a holy dip in river Ganga.
3. On the day of Papankusha Ekadashi, if a devotee donates, or is involved in some charitable work, he/ she may attain liberation from worldly desires.
4. Pashankusha Ekadashi Vrat results in good health, wealth, and prosperity.
5. Pashankusha Ekadashi Vrat is observed in the name of departed souls resulting in salvation and peace for them.
6. Pashankusha Ekadashi Vrat is a significant day to start any new task or any new construction work.

Now that you know the rituals and significance of Papankusha Ekadashi, let’s find out what is the real story behind this Vrat

Papankusha Ekadashi : Legends

Pashankusha Ekadashi Vrat story is about a hunter by the name Krodhana. He used to live in the city of Vindhyachal. All his deeds were extremely negative. He used to kill animals, tortured the people around and his family members too. His misdeeds continued till the time he got know that he was about to die.

Lord Yama (Lord of death) asked his emericery to bring Krodhana to hell. On knowing this, Krodhana was extremely sorrowful and dejected. Hence, he approached Sage Angira - one of the Saptarishis. Sage Angira advised Krodhana to observe a fast of Papankusha Ekadashi which was approaching on the next day. He told him to vow silence and pray to Lord Padmanabha along with chanting the other names of Lord Vishnu.

Krodhana on the advice of Sage Angira, observed the Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat with full devotion, faith and all the rituals. The observance of Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat resulted in salvation of Krodhana at the feet of Lord Sriman Narayana.

Since that day, Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat liberates a soul by removing all the sins in the past.

Hopefully, with the help of this article, you will be able to observe Papankusha Ekadashi with a devoted approach.

So, observe the Papankusha Ekadashi Vrat and attain the path of salvation.

MyKundali wishes you all blissful Papankusha Ekadashi..!