October 2026 has two Ekadashis: Indira Ekadashi on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 (Ashwina Krishna Ekadashi) and Papankusha Ekadashi on Thursday, 22 October 2026 (Ashwina Shukla Ekadashi). In New Delhi: for Indira Ekadashi, the parana is on Wednesday, 7 October, 6:17–8:38 AM; for Papankusha Ekadashi, the parana is on Friday, 23 October, 6:27–8:42 AM.
Each morning the tithi, Rahu Kaal and coming festivals, in one short WhatsApp message.Follow the channel
Pick a city: the summary above and the parana time of every date below change to that city. The tithi times are the same in every city.
Indira Ekadashi: Tuesday, 6 October 2026
- Tithi
- Ashwina Krishna Ekadashi
- Ekadashi tithi
- 6 October 2:09 AM to 7 October 12:36 AM
- Parana
- Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 6:17–8:38 AM
In this city Hari Vasara ends moments after the end of Pratahkal (the first fifth of the day), so a difference of 1–2 minutes between panchangs can put the parana in the morning or in the afternoon. No time is given here for it; ask your purohit or check your city’s panchang.
The parana time is for New Delhi; the tithi times are the same in every city. All times in Indian Standard Time. Indira Ekadashi: fast, parana and story
Papankusha Ekadashi: Thursday, 22 October 2026
- Tithi
- Ashwina Shukla Ekadashi
- Ekadashi tithi
- 21 October 2:13 PM to 22 October 2:49 PM
- Parana
- Friday, 23 October 2026, 6:27–8:42 AM
In this city Hari Vasara ends moments after the end of Pratahkal (the first fifth of the day), so a difference of 1–2 minutes between panchangs can put the parana in the morning or in the afternoon. No time is given here for it; ask your purohit or check your city’s panchang.
The parana time is for New Delhi; the tithi times are the same in every city. All times in Indian Standard Time. Papankusha Ekadashi: fast, parana and story
Parana time by city
Parana on 7 October and 23 October, in 16 cities, Indian Standard Time.
| City | Parana 7 October | Parana 23 October |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 6:17–8:38 AM | 6:27–8:42 AM |
| Mumbai | 6:30–8:53 AM | 6:35–8:54 AM |
| Kolkata | 6:16–7:52 AM | 5:36–7:54 AM |
| Chennai | 6:16–8:22 AM | 6:01–8:22 AM |
| Bengaluru | 6:16–8:32 AM | 6:11–8:32 AM |
| Hyderabad | 6:16–8:30 AM | 6:11–8:31 AM |
| Ahmedabad | 6:33–8:55 AM | 6:40–8:58 AM |
| Pune | 6:26–8:49 AM | 6:31–8:50 AM |
| Jaipur | 6:22–8:43 AM | 6:31–8:47 AM |
| Lucknow | 6:16–8:22 AM | 6:10–8:26 AM |
| Varanasi | 6:16–8:14 AM | 6:01–8:17 AM |
| Patna | 6:16–8:05 AM | 5:52–8:09 AM |
| Bhopal | 6:16–8:36 AM | 6:21–8:38 AM |
| Indore | 6:20–8:42 AM | 6:27–8:44 AM |
| Chandigarh | 6:20–8:40 AM | 6:31–8:45 AM |
| Dehradun | 6:16–8:35 AM | 6:25–8:40 AM |
Differences of 1–2 minutes between panchangs are normal. How we calculate
Frequently asked questions
When is Ekadashi in October 2026?
October 2026 has two Ekadashis: Indira Ekadashi on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 (Ashwina Krishna Ekadashi) and Papankusha Ekadashi on Thursday, 22 October 2026 (Ashwina Shukla Ekadashi).
Is Indira Ekadashi on 6 October or 7 October?
The fast is on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 (Drik Panchang’s Smarta date), and the parana on Wednesday, 7 October, 6:17–8:38 AM (New Delhi). The Ekadashi tithi runs 6 October 2:09 AM to 7 October 12:36 AM; the fast runs from sunrise on Ekadashi to the parana the next day.
Is Papankusha Ekadashi on 21 October or 22 October?
The fast is on Thursday, 22 October 2026 (Drik Panchang’s Smarta date), and the parana on Friday, 23 October, 6:27–8:42 AM (New Delhi). The Ekadashi tithi runs 21 October 2:13 PM to 22 October 2:49 PM; the fast runs from sunrise on Ekadashi to the parana the next day.
When is the Ekadashi parana in October 2026?
In New Delhi: for Indira Ekadashi, the parana is on Wednesday, 7 October, 6:17–8:38 AM; for Papankusha Ekadashi, the parana is on Friday, 23 October, 6:27–8:42 AM. Other cities: Indira Ekadashi: Mumbai 6:30–8:53 AM, Kolkata 6:16–7:52 AM, Chennai 6:16–8:22 AM, Bengaluru 6:16–8:32 AM; Papankusha Ekadashi: Mumbai 6:35–8:54 AM, Kolkata 5:36–7:54 AM, Chennai 6:01–8:22 AM, Bengaluru 6:11–8:32 AM. Pick your city above for its time; the table also gives 16 cities.
How is the Ekadashi day fixed?
This list gives Drik Panchang’s Smarta dates; when the Smarta and Vaishnava (Gauna) days differ, the Gauna Ekadashi is noted. The fast runs from sunrise on Ekadashi to the parana on the next day. The parana is done during Dwadashi, after Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi); the morning is preferred.
When is Ekadashi in November 2026?
Rama Ekadashi on Thursday, 5 November 2026 and Dev Uthani Ekadashi on Friday, 20 November 2026.
Sources
- Drik Panchang: Ekadashi lists for 2026 and 2027, New Delhi (every date compared; October to December 2027 in the check of the Hindu calendar 2027, 30 September 2026)
- Parana: SanatanBodh panchang calculation, within 2 minutes of Drik Panchang (New Delhi; Mumbai, Kolkata and Jaipur for three Ekadashis of October and November 2026, 3 October 2026); where Hari Vasara ends moments after the end of Pratahkal, no time is given
- SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha): sanatanbodh.in/en/panchang/ganana-vidhi/
Something wrong? Report a mistake
