Papamochani Ekadashi falls on Friday, 2 April 2027 in Dubai and across the UAE, with Parana, the fast-breaking, the next morning. The name comes from "paap" (sin) and "mochani" (liberation), and the day is kept as a fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, believed to free the observer from the burden of past wrongdoing. It is the last Ekadashi of the Hindu year, falling between Holika Dahan and Chaitra Navratri.
Papamochani Ekadashi 2027 UAE Date and Parana Time
Ekadashi falls on the eleventh lunar day of Krishna Paksha in Chaitra month. Here are the UAE-timed dates, set for Dubai rather than carried over from an Indian panchang site.
| Event | Dubai Date | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Papamochani Ekadashi (fast) | Friday, 2 April 2027 | All day |
| Ekadashi Tithi begins | Thursday, 1 April 2027 | 11:15 PM |
| Ekadashi Tithi ends | Saturday, 3 April 2027 | 1:21 AM |
| Parana (fast-breaking) | Saturday, 3 April 2027 | 7:45 AM - 8:39 AM |
Parana should be completed within this window, after Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi Tithi) ends at 7:45 AM and before Dwadashi Tithi itself lapses. These are UAE local timings, and they differ from the windows published on Indian panchang sites since sunrise is calculated for Dubai. Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi sit close enough to Dubai that the figures above cover the whole UAE.
Ekadashi Tithi and Parana window, both set to UAE local time.
Papamochani Ekadashi in the UAE
The fast falls on a Friday this year, which many UAE households treat as a lighter working day, making it easier to keep to the fasting diet through the afternoon. Parana falls on Saturday morning, a UAE weekend day, so the 7:45 AM to 8:39 AM window does not clash with office hours and families can complete the puja and fast-breaking meal together without needing to leave for work. Many in the UAE keep the fast at home rather than at a temple, using the same sankalpa and offerings described below.
Why Papamochani Ekadashi Is Observed
Papamochani Ekadashi is regarded as the Ekadashi that liberates a devotee from accumulated sin, and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Its Vrat Katha tells of Medhavi Rishi, whose penance was broken by the celestial dancer Manjughosha, and who was cursed by his own father as a result; observing this Ekadashi fast is said to have freed him from that curse. The story was narrated by Lord Krishna to Arjuna, and is traditionally read or recited on the day itself. Falling as it does just before Chaitra Navratri and the Hindu new year, the fast is also treated as a way to close out the old year with a clean slate.
Papamochani Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi
Preparation begins on Dashami, the day before, with a single simple meal and avoidance of rice, lentils, leafy vegetables, honey and certain other foods. On Ekadashi morning, after bathing, a sankalpa (a spoken intention) is taken before worshipping Lord Vishnu with water, flowers, incense, a lamp and naivedya such as fruit or a simple sweet. Many devotees also recite the Vishnu Sahasranama or chant the name of Vishnu through the day and keep a night vigil with katha or bhajans. The fast closes the next morning with Parana, performed only after Hari Vasara has ended and within Dwadashi Tithi.
Papamochani Ekadashi 2027 FAQs
When is Papamochani Ekadashi in 2027 in the UAE?
Papamochani Ekadashi falls on Friday, 2 April 2027 in Dubai and across the UAE, with Parana the following morning.
What does "Papamochani" mean?
Papamochani combines "paap" (sin) and "mochani" (liberation), naming this Ekadashi as the one believed to free devotees from the weight of past wrongdoing.
When is the Parana time in 2027?
Parana, the fast-breaking, falls between 7:45 AM and 8:39 AM on Saturday, 3 April 2027, Dubai time, after Hari Vasara ends.
Why is Papamochani Ekadashi called the last Ekadashi of the year?
It falls in the Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month, just before Chaitra Navratri and the start of the new Vikram Samvat year, making it the final Ekadashi of the outgoing Hindu year.
What foods are avoided during the fast?
Rice, lentils, leafy vegetables, honey and bronze-utensil cooking are traditionally avoided across Dashami, Ekadashi and Dwadashi, along with gambling and excessive water intake.
What is the story behind Papamochani Ekadashi?
The Vrat Katha tells of Medhavi Rishi, whose penance was disturbed by the apsara Manjughosha, leading his father to curse him; observing this Ekadashi fast is said to have released him from that curse.
Do Rahu Kaal or Choghadiya apply to Ekadashi timings?
No. Ekadashi dates and Parana windows are governed by Tithi and Hari Vasara, not by Rahu Kaal or Choghadiya, which are used for muhurat selection on festivals like Diwali or Navratri.
Vrat essentials for Papamochani Ekadashi
A complete vrat kit, Tulsi mala and Vishnu Sahasranama, in stock and ready to ship across the UAE.
Papamochani Ekadashi closes the Hindu year just before Chaitra Navratri begins - see our Chaitra Navratri dates and puja vidhi guide for what follows, or browse the full Shri Hari Vishnu Collection for Ekadashi and vrat puja items.
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