When is Pitru Paksh Ekadashi Date of Indira Ekadashi and Story

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In Hinduism, there are 24 Ekadashi fasts throughout the year, each of which has its own significance. Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is called Indira Ekadashi. This date comes especially during Pitru Paksha, hence it is also called Pitru Paksha Ekadashi. By observing this fast, the soul of the ancestors gets peace and they attain salvation.

In 2025, Indira Ekadashi fast will be kept on Wednesday, 17 September and Gyaras Shraddha will be performed on the same day, Ekadashi Tithi will start on the 17th at around 12:24 AM and will end on the 17th at around 11:40 PM.

When is Pitru Paksh Ekadashi Date of Indira Ekadashi and Story

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📖 Mythological story of Indira Ekadashi

Dharmaraj Yudhishthira requested Lord Krishna –

"O Lord! Please tell me what is the name of Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month? What is its method and fruit?"

Lord Krishna said –

"O King! The name of this Ekadashi is Indira Ekadashi. This fast destroys sins and liberates ancestors from degradation and helps them attain heaven. Just by listening to its story, one gets the fruits of Vajpayee Yagya."

The story of King Indrasen of Mahishmati city

In the Satyuga, a mighty and pious king named Indrasen ruled in a city called Mahishmati. He was blessed with sons and grandsons, wealth and was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu.

One day, when he was sitting in the court, Devrishi Naradji came there from the sky. King Indrasen got up and welcomed him respectfully and requested him to take a seat.

After asking about his well-being, Naradji said –

"O King! When I went from Brahmalok to Yamlok, I saw your father in the court of Yamraj. He is suffering there due to disruption in Ekadashi fast. Your father has given me a message that if you observe fast on Ashwin Krishna's Indira Ekadashi for me, I will attain heaven."

Hearing this, the king humbly said –

"O Maharshi! Please tell me the method of this fast."

Naradji explained –

• On Dashami Tithi, one should take bath in the morning and perform Shradh for ancestors and eat food once.
• The next day on Ekadashi, one should wake up in Brahmamuhurta, take bath and take a vow to observe fast – O Achyuta! O Pundarikaksha! I am in your refuge, please protect me. Today I will observe fast without eating anything.
• After this, perform Shradh in front of the idol of Lord Vishnu, give food and Dakshina to Brahmins.
• Keep a vigil near the Lord at night and do Bhajan-Kirtan.
• Then worship the Lord in the morning on Dwadashi and feed the Brahmins and eat silently with your family.

Naradji said –

"O King! If you observe this fast with devotion and discipline, then your father will definitely attain heaven."

As per the instructions of Naradji, King Indrasen observed the fast along with his family and servants. As soon as the fast was completed, flowers started raining from the sky and his father rode on Garuda and went to Vishnulok.

King Indrasen also went to heaven after ruling happily for his entire life by giving the kingdom to his son.

Lord Krishna finally said –

"O Yudhishthir! This fast of Indira Ekadashi gives salvation to the ancestors and destroys all sins. Those people who read or listen to its story, get free from all sins and attain Vaikunth Dham."

🕉️ Vrat Vidhi

• The fast should be started from Dashami Tithi itself with discipline and restraint.
• On the day of Ekadashi, take a bath in the morning and worship Lord Vishnu and offer Tulsi leaves.
• Keep fasting throughout the day and do Katha-Pujan.
• Stay awake at night and do Hari Naam Sankirtan.
• On Dwadashi, break the fast by giving food and donations to Brahmins and the needy.

✨ Importance

• By observing this fast, Pitra Dosh is pacified.
• The ancestors get satisfaction and salvation.
• The fasting person also gets virtue and happiness and prosperity comes in life.
• This fast destroys the sins of a person and provides freedom from the bondage of birth and death.

🌌 Planetary Position on 17 September 2025

• Sun – Virgo
• Moon – Cancer (Own Sign)
• Mars – Libra
• Mercury – Virgo (Exalted)
• Jupiter – Gemini
• Venus – Leo
• Saturn – Pisces
• Rahu – Aquarius
• Ketu – Leo

👉 In short, Indira Ekadashi is not just a religious fast, but a symbol of our gratitude and respect towards our ancestors. This fast done with reverence and devotion gives peace to the ancestors and immense virtue to the seeker. 🌺

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