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Ekadashi in Kochi: dates and parana time
By Global Panchang Team · Updated
Next Ekadashi in Kochi: Papankusha Ekadashi, Thursday, October 22. Fast from sunrise and break it Fri, Oct 23 6:15 AM – 8:36 AM.
Break the fast (parana): Fri, Oct 23 6:15 AM – 8:36 AM
- Ekadashi tithi
- Oct 21, 2:12 PM → Oct 22, 2:49 PM
- Sunrise in Kochi
- 6:14 AM
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Coming Ekadashis in Kochi
- Thu, Nov 5Rama EkadashiParana · Fri, Nov 66:17 AM – 8:38 AM
- Fri, Nov 20Devutthana EkadashiVaishnava Sat, Nov 21Parana · Sat, Nov 21after 12:08 PM
- Fri, Dec 4Utpanna EkadashiParana · Sat, Dec 56:29 AM – 8:47 AM
- Sun, Dec 20Mokshada EkadashiParana · Mon, Dec 216:37 AM – 8:55 AM
- Sun, Jan 3Saphala EkadashiParana · Mon, Jan 46:44 AM – 9:02 AM
- Mon, Jan 18Pausha Putrada EkadashiVaishnava Tue, Jan 19Parana · Tue, Jan 19after 1:03 PM
- Tue, Feb 2Shattila EkadashiParana · Wed, Feb 36:48 AM – 9:08 AM
- Wed, Feb 17Jaya EkadashiParana · Thu, Feb 186:44 AM – 9:06 AM
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Ekadashi in Kochi: the numbers
How the parana time is set
The fast is broken on Dwadashi, after sunrise, once Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi) is over and before Dwadashi ends. For Papankusha Ekadashi in Kochi: Hari Vasara ends Oct 22, 8:46 PM, Dwadashi ends Oct 23, 2:36 PM, so parana is Fri, Oct 23 6:15 AM – 8:36 AM.
Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi
The dates above are Smarta. Vaishnava (ISKCON) practice moves the fast to the next day when Dashami is still running at dawn (Arunodaya, 96 minutes before sunrise). In Kochi that happens 3 times in the next 12 months: Devutthana Ekadashi (Sat, Nov 21), Pausha Putrada Ekadashi (Tue, Jan 19), Kamika Ekadashi (Fri, Jul 30).
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Questions
When is the next Ekadashi in Kochi?
Papankusha Ekadashi on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Break the fast Fri, Oct 23 6:15 AM – 8:36 AM.
What is the Ekadashi parana time in Kochi?
For Papankusha Ekadashi: Fri, Oct 23 6:15 AM – 8:36 AM, Kochi local time.
How are these dates calculated?
From Kochi's own sunrise (NOAA) and the Moon's position (Astronomy Engine, Lahiri ayanamsa) with classical Drik Ganita rules. Please confirm family customs with your priest.
Times are local to Kochi (Asia/Kolkata). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
For general information only. Calculated by software for this city; it may contain errors and is not religious, astrological or medical advice. Always confirm important dates and muhurtams with your priest or temple. Disclaimer and terms · Privacy · © Global Panchang