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Pasankusa Ekadasi October 2024 - Pashankusha Ekadashi

Pasankusa Ekadasi is observed during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September – October). Pashankusha Ekadashi 2024 date is October 14. (Smarta Ekadashi is on October 13). The significance of this Ekadasi is mentioned in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana and was narrated to Yudhishtira by Lord Krishna.

Also known as Pasankusa Ekadasi because observing it is believed to destroy all the sins.


It is believed that observing Pasankusa Ekadasi will help in realizing one’s dreams. It is also said that observing Pashankusha fasting is equal to making numerous offerings.

On Pasankusa Ekadasi, Lord Vishnu is worshipped in the form of Ananta Padmanabha – reclining on Snake Ananta in the milky ocean.

Some of the other results obtained by observing Pashankusha Ekadashi include Moksha, freedom from vices and diseases. Doing community service and helping the poor on the day is considered to help in realizing one’s true nature.

All the usual rules associated with Ekadasi fasting is observed on the day. Those observing partial fast avoid grains and rice. Some Vishnu devotees do not sleep during night and read stories of Lord Vishnu.

Pashankusha Ekadashi Mantra

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Ram Hare RAm Ram Ram Hare Hare

हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे।
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे।।

The mantra should be chanted throughout the day. This will help in sin redemption.

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