Ashwina-Shukla Ekaadashi or PAASHAANKUSHAA (Paapa-ankushaa) EKAADASHI or PAKSHA-VARDHINI MAHAA-DVAADASHI
Yudhishthira maharaj said, Oh Madhusudana, what is the name of the Ekadasi that comes during the light fortnight of the month of Ashvina (September - October)? Please be merciful and disclose this truth to me.
The Supreme Lord Sri Krishna replied, Oh king, please listen as I explain the glories of this Ekadasi - Papankusha Ekadasi - which removes all sins. On this day one should worship the Dei