Pasankusa Ekadasi is observed during waxing phase of moon (Shukla Paksha) in Ashwin month (September – October). The corresponding month in Tamil Calendar is Puratasi. Pasankusa Ekadasi 2023 is on October 25. This Ekadashi is also known as Pasankusa Ekadasi.
Lord Vishnu in the form of Lord Anantha Padmanabha is worshipped on Pasankusa Ekadasi. A person who observes this Ekadashi gets his/her wishes fulfilled and attains Moksha.
The greatness of this Ekadasi was narrated to Yudhishtira by Lord Krishna and is mentioned in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana.
People help the needy and perform charity on the day.
All the usual rules associated with Ekadasi fasting are followed on the day. Some people opt for partial fasting and skip the all night vigil.