Papamochani Ekadashi

Lord Vishnu

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The eleventh day of each lunar fortnight, dedicated to fasting and devotion to Vishnu

Dates 2026–2027

March 15, 2026April 2, 2027

Mantra

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya — I surrender to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu), who dwells in all beings

Foods Allowed

Fruits of all kindsBanana chips (made with sendha namak and ghee/coconut oil)All fresh fruits — including banana, apple, mango, papaya, pomegranate, grapes, pear, chikoo, guava, watermelon, orange, and seasonal fruitsMilk, curd, gheeSabudana (tapioca)Kuttu atta (buckwheat flour)Singhara atta (water chestnut flour)Potatoes and sweet potatoesRock salt (sendha namak)Nuts and dry fruitsAmaranth (rajgira)

Foods to Avoid

Rice and wheatLentils and beansOnion and garlicRegular table saltMeat and eggsAlcohol

Meal Idea

Sabudana khichdi with peanuts and rock salt — a comforting, wholesome fast meal

What distinguishes Papamochani Ekadashi?

Papamochani is associated with release from wrongdoing and a return to self-discipline. The traditional narrative of the sage Medhavi and the apsara Manjughosha invites reflection on distraction, regret and renewal. It is a different account from the story explaining the general origin of Ekadashi. Reading the named narrative can give the observance a practical ethical focus: acknowledge a mistake, make amends where possible and renew a devotional practice rather than relying on the fast alone.

Traditional accounts: Drik Panchang's Ekadashi katha collection

Deity and devotional focus

Lord Vishnu

Meal ideas for this occurrence

The catalog's permitted-meal idea for Papamochani Ekadashi is: Sabudana khichdi with peanuts and rock salt — a comforting, wholesome fast meal

March: For a spring meal, a modest fruit serving or the catalog's named dish keeps preparation separate from richer celebration food. Check chutneys and packaged ingredients against the fast's restrictions.

April: In warmer spring weather, prepare permitted food close to serving time and handle dairy carefully. The meal idea recorded on this page is a starting point, not a requirement to eat several dishes.

These are optional permitted-meal ideas, not new fasting rules. Keep the original allowed and avoided foods and follow your tradition's time for ending the fast.

Calendar context

This page's recorded occurrences are 2026-03-15 (Sunday); 2027-04-02 (Friday). The name Papamochani Ekadashi identifies this observance; it is not an instruction to repeat the same civil date every year.

Civil dates are calendar references; the applicable tithi, local observance rule and community calendar determine the practice. The selected location can change the displayed day.

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