Indira Ekadashi इंदिरा
Indira Ekadashi falls in the dark fortnight of Ashwin, during Pitru Paksha, the fortnight of the ancestors. Its merit is traditionally offered on behalf of departed forebears to ease their onward journey.
- Lunar month
- Ashwin
- Paksha
- Krishna (waning)
- Deity
- Vishnu
Significance
Indira Ekadashi falls in the dark fortnight of Ashwin, during Pitru Paksha, the fortnight of the ancestors. Its merit is traditionally offered on behalf of departed forebears to ease their onward journey.
How the fast is kept
Indira Ekadashi is observed like every Ekadashi - a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu, avoiding grains, rice, lentils and beans from sunrise until it is broken the next morning on Dwadashi, within the paran window. Observers keep it as nirjala (without water), phalahar (fruit and non-grain foods) or a single satvik meal, according to their health and devotion. See the full Ekadashi guide for the complete rules and the list of all the Ekadashis.
Frequently asked questions
What is Indira Ekadashi?
Indira Ekadashi falls in the dark fortnight of Ashwin, during Pitru Paksha, the fortnight of the ancestors. Its merit is traditionally offered on behalf of departed forebears to ease their onward journey.
Which month and paksha does Indira Ekadashi fall in?
Indira Ekadashi falls in Ashwin, in the Krishna Paksha (the waning fortnight).
When is the next Indira Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH?
The next Indira Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH is on 5 November 2026.
How is Indira Ekadashi observed?
Like every Ekadashi, it is kept as a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu - avoiding grains, rice and beans - with worship, chanting and charity, and the fast broken the next morning (Dwadashi) during the paran window. See the full Ekadashi guide for the fasting rules.
Last updated 26 July 2026