Papmochani Ekadashi पापमोचनी
Falling in the dark fortnight of Chaitra, just before the new year, Papmochani Ekadashi is said to free the observer from the sins accumulated over the preceding months. Its name means 'the remover of sin'.
- Lunar month
- Chaitra
- Paksha
- Krishna (waning)
- Deity
- Vishnu
Significance
Falling in the dark fortnight of Chaitra, just before the new year, Papmochani Ekadashi is said to free the observer from the sins accumulated over the preceding months. Its name means 'the remover of sin'.
How the fast is kept
Papmochani 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 Papmochani Ekadashi?
Falling in the dark fortnight of Chaitra, just before the new year, Papmochani Ekadashi is said to free the observer from the sins accumulated over the preceding months. Its name means 'the remover of sin'.
Which month and paksha does Papmochani Ekadashi fall in?
Papmochani Ekadashi falls in Chaitra, in the Krishna Paksha (the waning fortnight).
When is the next Papmochani Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH?
The next Papmochani Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH is on 2 May 2027.
How is Papmochani 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