Pashankusha Ekadashi, Papankusha Ekadasi or Padmanabha Ekadasi, is an auspicious Ekadashi vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Padmanabha form of Lord Vishnu). In 2025, Pashankusha Ekadashi date is October 3.
Smarta Ekadashi – October 3, 2025
Bhagvat / Vaishnava Ekadashi – October 3, 2025
It is observed on Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Ashwin month (Ashwayuja masam). Pasankusha Ekadasi vrat katha is mentioned in the Brahma vaivartha Purana as a conversation between Lord Krishna and Dharmaraja.
On Pasankusha Ekadashi, Lord Padmanabha puja is observed. On the next day of this vrata, Govatsa Dwadashi or Padmanabha Dwadasi is celebrated.