Papankusha Ekadashi

Papankusha Ekadashi falls during the Shukla Paksha of the Ashwina month.

Meaning and Significance

'Papa' means sins and 'Ankusha' means an elephant goad (a tool used to control elephants). This Ekadashi acts as a goad to control and destroy the "elephant" of sins. It is believed that observing this fast provides the same merit as performing multiple arduous pilgrimages.

Spiritual Benefits

• Grants the health, wealth, and heavenly pleasures.
• Liberates not only the devotee but also ten generations of their family (maternal and paternal).
• Assures a place in Vaikuntha without facing the trials of Yama.

Rituals

• Worship of Lord Vishnu in the form of Padmanabha.
• Staying awake and reciting Vishnu hymns.
• Performing charity (Dana) of gold, sesame, land, or water.

Technical Details

Attribute	Detail
Month	Ashwina Shukla Paksha
Deity	Lord Vishnu (Padmanabha)
Main Benefit	Control and destruction of sins