Papmochani Ekadashi 2026 Date And Time

Here is all you may want to know about the fast of Papmochani Ekadashi, including its date and time in 2026, Vrat Puja Vidhi, and Katha. 

The diverse and vibrant Hindu culture is home to many festivals, traditions, and rituals. Ekadashi is one of these auspicious days. This day, a favorite of Lord Vishnu, falls on the 11th day of Shukla and Krishna paksha of each month, according to the Hindu Panchang. Moreover, fasting on the Papmochani Ekadashi liberates devotees from their past and present sins. 

Papmochani is a combination of two words Pap and Mochani. Here, Pap signifies sin, and Mochani means removal, hence the name Papmochani Ekadashi. Hence, as suggested by the Papmochani Ekadashi meaning, fasting on this day appeases Lord Vishnu and frees you from all grievances, sins, and mental afflictions. Moreover, it clears your thoughts and vision for a happy and peaceful life. 

Since Papmochani Ekadashi's significance is immense, you must observe this fast with utmost devotion, following the full Vrat and Puja Vidhi. We share it all in this article, beginning with the date and time of this bright day and the Katha (story) behind it. 

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Date and Time of Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat 2026

The Papmochani Ekadashi falls between Holika Dahan and Chaitra Navratri, two major Hindu festivities. Moreover, it occurs on the eleventh day of the Chaitra month during the Krishna Paksha. Hence, as per the Hindu calendar, the Papmochani Ekadashi 2026 will be on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

However, observing a Vrat (fast) on this day does not reap its complete benefit, unless you know and recite the Vrat Katha, highlighting its significance. 

Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat Katha 

Lomasa Rishi once narrated the Katha of this Ekadashi and its benefits to Emperor Mandhata. It goes like this. 

Once upon a time, during ancient days, there was a sage called Medhavi. He was a keen Lord Shiva devotee, lived a life of penance, and used to meditate in the Chitraratha forest. The forest was frequented by Lord Indra and many apsaras. Everyone liked this place because of its scenic beauty and pleasing flowers. 

When Lord Indra saw sage Medhavi meditating, he thought if the sage continued with this penance, he would get a high place in heaven. Thus, Lord Indra took distracting Medhavi from the meditation as a challenge. However, all his attempts went in vain. 

Among the apsaras that accompanied Lord Indra to the forest, was an apsara called Manjughosha. She made numerous attempts to divert Medhavi’s attention. However, each of her attempts failed because of the sage’s powerful penance. Determined not to give up, she set up a hermitage a few miles away from Medhavi’s ashram and started living there. 

Manjughosha began singing to captivate Medhavi with her melodious voice. Impressed by her beautiful singing, Lord Kamdev drew Medhavi’s attention toward Manjughosha by shooting an arrow of love with his magical and powerful bows. Lovestruck, Medhavi fell for Manjughosha’s beauty and charm. 

He lost his penance and pure soul. After spending considerable time with Medhavi, Manjughosha lost interest in the sage and wanted to free herself. She asked Medhavi’s permission to leave. Then, the sage realized he was cheated and misguided and had lost his life of penance and meditation. 

Angrily, he cursed Manjughosha to transform into a dreadful and ugly witch. After cursing her, he went to his father, Sage Chyavan’s ashram. Then, the sage Chyavan guided him to observe a Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat to release him from his sins. Medhavi and Manjughosha regretted their doings and observed the fast to seek forgiveness from Lord Vishnu. As a result, they were free from their sins. 

You can live a sin-free and happy life if you listen to or recite the Katha above and observe the fast with complete Papmochani Ekadashi Puja Vidhi. 

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Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi

Below is the step-by-step Papmochani Ekadashi Puja Vrat Vidhi you can follow. 

• Take a bath in a river, such as Ganga, Godavari, etc. If that is not possible, add a few drops of Ganga Jal to a bucket of water and use it to take a bath. 

• After bathing, adorn yourself with clean clothes. 

• Lite a ghee lamp (Diya) in your home temple. 

• Then, pray to Lord Vishnu and request his blessings. 

• You can now chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” while offering Jal (Water), Gandham (Natural Perfume), Pushpam (Flowers), Dhoop (Incense), Deep (Oil Lamp), and Naivedhya (a fruit) to Lord Vishnu. 

• Offer your sincere prayers to God Vishnu. 

• Then, read the Papmochani Ekadashi Katha. 

• Next, do the Naam Jaapa or read the Vishnu Sahasranam. 

• Participate in philanthropic activities, such as food or essentials donations. 

• In the evening, light incense sticks, an oil lamp, and pray to Lord Vishnu. 

• Offer the Lord flowers, water, any vegetarian sweet preparation, or dry fruits/fruits. 

• Perform the aarti to conclude the puja. 

• On the next day, i.e., on Dwadashi, after observing the sunrise, consume a simple meal or fruit to break the fast. 

Below is the Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat aarti. 

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Papmochani Ekadashi Aarti (Lord Vishnu Aarti)

Om Jai Jagadish Hare, Swami Jaya Jagadish Hare
Bhakta janon ke sankat, Bhakta janon ke sankat, Kshan me door kar
Om Jai JagadishHare

Jo dhyave phal paave, Dhukh vinashe man ka, Swami dhukh vinashe man ka
Sukha sampati Ghar aave, Sukha sampati Ghar aave, Kashht mite tan ka
Om Jai Jagadish Hare

Mata pita tum mere, Sharan padun mai kis ki, Swami sharan padum mai kis ki
Tum bina aur na doojaa, Tum bina aur na doojaa, Asha karun mai kis ki
Om Jai Jagadish Hare

Tum pooran Paramatma, Tum Antaryaami, Swami Tum Antaryaami
Para brahma Parameshwara, Para brahma Parameshwara, Tum sab ke Swami
Om Jai Jagadish Hare

Tum karuna ke saagar, Tum palan karta, Swami Tum palan karta
Mai sevak tum swaami, Mai sevak tum swaami, Kripa karo bhartaa
Om Jai Jagadish Hare

Tum ho ek agochar, Sab ke prana pati, Swami sab ke prana pati
Kis vidhi miloon dayamaya, Kisi vidhi miloon dayamaya, Tum ko mai kumati
Om Jai Jagadish Hare

Deena bandhu dukh hartaa, Tum rakshak mere, Swami tum rakshak mere
Apane hast uthao, Apane hast uthao, Dwar khada mai tere
Om Jai Jagadish Hare

Vishaya vikar mithao, Paap haro deva, Swami paap haro deva
Shraddha bhakti badhao, Shraddha bhakti badhao, Santan ki seva
Om Jai Jagadish Hare

Tan man dhan sab kuch hai tera, Swami sab kuch hai tera
Tera tujh ko arpan, Tera tujh ko arpan, Kya laage mera
Om Jai Jagadish Hare

Om Jai Jagadish Hare, Swami Jai Jagadish Hare
Bhakta janon ke sankat, Bhakta janon ke sankat, Kshan me door kare
Om Jai Jagadish Hare

End Note

All sins have forgiveness in the house of Lord Vishnu. You simply need to observe the Papmochani Ekadashi Vrat with full Puja Vidhi as given above. You can also contact our expert astrologers for guidance on how to live a sin-free and blissful life.