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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month is called ‘Papmochani Ekadashi’. As is clear from the name itself, this Ekadashi is considered to destroy all types of sins. There is some confusion regarding the date of this fast in the year 2026, but according to the calculations according to the scriptures 14 March 2026, Saturday It is best to keep a fast.
Shubh Muhurat & Parana Time
The starting and ending time of Ekadashi tithi is given below:
Ekadashi Tithi Start: From 13 March 2026, 10:45 pm.
Ekadashi date ends: By March 14, 2026, 09:12 pm.
Time of fasting: On March 15, 2026, between 06:31 AM and 08:52 AM.
Specific: According to Udayatithi, fasting on 14th March is according to the scriptures.
Do these remedies according to your zodiac sign (Zodiac Wise Remedies)
To get the blessings of Lord Vishnu on this Ekadashi, you can do these measures according to your zodiac sign:
Aries and Scorpio: Offer jaggery to Lord Vishnu and offer red flowers.
Taurus and Libra: Apply white sandalwood tilak to Sri Hari and offer sugar candy.
Gemini and Virgo: Offer Tulsi Dal to God and chant ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay’.
Cancer: Anoint Lord Vishnu with milk mixed with saffron.
Lion: Offer Arghya to Sun God with a copper pot and offer yellow fruit to Lord Vishnu.
Sagittarius and Pisces: Wear yellow colored clothes and donate gram pulses.
Capricorn and Aquarius: Light a ghee lamp under the Peepal tree and recite Vishnu Sahasranama.
Importance of the fast story of Papmochani Ekadashi
According to mythology, Medhavi, son of sage Chyavan, broke his penance under the influence of the nymph Manjughosha. When he realized his mistake, he observed a fast on this ‘Papmochani Ekadashi’, which freed him from the curse and sin. It is believed that whoever observes this fast with a true heart, attains mental peace and salvation.
