When is Papmochani Ekadashi?
Papmochani Ekadashi in 2027 falls on April 2, 2027, Friday. It is the Ekadashi of the Krishna paksha of Chaitra month. Do the parana on April 3 after 6:09 am.
Papmochani Ekadashi: date and parana time
| Year | Date | Ekadashi tithi | Parana (breaking the vrat) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | April 2, 2027, Friday | 12:46 am, April 2 to 2:53 am, April 3 | April 3: after 6:09 am |
By the udaya tithi rule, for New Delhi.
Significance of Papmochani Ekadashi
Where it is celebrated: all over India
According to the Puranic katha, Medhavi Rishi, son of Chyavan Rishi, kept the vrat of this Ekadashi and was freed from his sin. So it is called the 'Pap Mochan' Ekadashi — the one that frees from sin.
Sometimes the Smarta (householder) and Vaishnav Ekadashi fall on different days; followers of the Vaishnav tradition keep the vrat on the next day.
Papmochani Ekadashi puja vidhi
- From the night before Dashami, eat sattvik food and avoid rice.
- On the morning of Ekadashi, bathe and take the sankalp (vow) of the vrat before Lord Vishnu.
- Offer yellow flowers, tulsi leaves, fruit and panchamrit to Vishnu ji, and light a ghee diya.
- Do jaap of 'Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya', and read the Vishnu Sahasranama or the Ekadashi katha.
- During the day keep a phalahar (fruit-only) or nirjala (waterless) vrat as your health allows, and sing bhajan-kirtan at night.
- The next day (Dwadashi), after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends, give daan (charity) and break the vrat (parana).
Upcoming Ekadashi
Frequently asked questions
When is Papmochani Ekadashi 2027?
Papmochani Ekadashi in 2027 falls on April 2, 2027, Friday. It is the Ekadashi of the Krishna paksha of Chaitra month. Do the parana on April 3 after 6:09 am.
When is the parana of Papmochani Ekadashi?
April 3: after 6:09 am (New Delhi).
What is the significance of Papmochani Ekadashi?
The Ekadashi that frees from sins, between Holi and Chaitra Navratri. According to the Puranic katha, Medhavi Rishi, son of Chyavan Rishi, kept the vrat of this Ekadashi and was freed from his sin. So it is called the 'Pap Mochan' Ekadashi — the one that frees from sin.
What can you eat in the Ekadashi vrat?
Fruit, milk, curd, sabudana, kuttu, singhara, potato, sweet potato and sendha (rock) salt. Rice, wheat, dals, onion-garlic and ordinary salt are not eaten.
When should the Ekadashi parana be done?
The next day, during Dwadashi tithi, after sunrise. Parana is best done once Hari Vasar (the first quarter of Dwadashi) has passed.
Why is rice not eaten on Ekadashi?
By tradition, grains — especially rice — are given up on Ekadashi, so that the body and mind stay light and attention stays on God.
Papmochani Ekadashi 2027 date and parana time?
Papmochani Ekadashi 2027: April 02, 2027. Parana (breaking the vrat): April 3, after 6:09 am (New Delhi).