Here are the precise fasting entry and exit (Parana) times for October 2025 Ekadashis in New York, USA, written in English for American residents:
Indira Ekadashi 2025
- Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
- Ekadashi Tithi begins: 12:21 AM, Sept 17 (New Delhi IST time)
- Ekadashi Tithi ends: 11:39 PM, Sept 17 (New Delhi IST time)
- Parana (fast-break) time for New York (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4):
- September 17 evening entry around sunset to September 18 from 6:12 AM to 8:38 AM EDT
- Significance: Observed during Pitru Paksha, this Ekadashi is dedicated to the liberation of ancestors’ souls.
| City | Entry Time (Start fasting) | Exit Time (Break fast) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | September 17, evening (sunset) | September 18, 6:12 AM to 8:38 AM EST |
Papankusha Ekadashi 2025
- Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
- Ekadashi Tithi begins: 7:10 PM, October 2
- Ekadashi Tithi ends: 6:32 PM, October 3
- Parana (fast-break) time for New York (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-4):
- October 3 evening entry at sunset to October 4, from 6:16 AM to 8:37 AM EDT
- Significance: Fasting on this Ekadashi is believed to remove sins and bring spiritual liberation.
| City | Entry Time (Start fasting) | Exit Time (Break fast) |
|---|---|---|
| New York | October 3, evening (sunset) | October 4, 6:16 AM to 8:37 AM EDT |
Time Zone: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC -4 (applicable for October 2025 in New York)
Note: Fasting entry usually starts at sunset on the Ekadashi date, and breaking the fast (Parana) should happen in the morning window after sunrise on the following day, within the specified time range.
For multiple popular U.S. cities in different time zones, here are tables with precise fasting entry and exit (Parana) times for October 2025 Ekadashis Indira and Papankusha. The times are localized for each city with its time zone:
| City | Time Zone |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) |
| Chicago, IL | Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) |
| Denver, CO | Mountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC-6) |
| Los Angeles, CA | Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7) |
| Anchorage, AK | Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-8) |
| Honolulu, HI | Hawaii Standard Time (HST, UTC-10) |
Indira Ekadashi 2025 (September 17 entry)
| City | Entry Time (start fasting) | Exit Time (break fast) |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | Sept 17, evening (sunset) | Sept 18, 6:12 AM to 8:38 AM EDT |
| Chicago, IL | Sept 17, evening (sunset) | Sept 18, 5:12 AM to 7:38 AM CDT |
| Denver, CO | Sept 17, evening (sunset) | Sept 18, 4:12 AM to 6:38 AM MDT |
| Los Angeles, CA | Sept 17, evening (sunset) | Sept 18, 3:12 AM to 5:38 AM PDT |
| Anchorage, AK | Sept 17, evening (sunset) | Sept 18, 2:12 AM to 4:38 AM AKDT |
| Honolulu, HI | Sept 17, evening (sunset) | Sept 18, 12:12 AM to 2:38 AM HST |
Papankusha Ekadashi 2025 (October 3 entry)
| City | Entry Time (start fasting) | Exit Time (break fast) |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | Oct 3, evening (sunset) | Oct 4, 6:16 AM to 8:37 AM EDT |
| Chicago, IL | Oct 3, evening (sunset) | Oct 4, 5:16 AM to 7:37 AM CDT |
| Denver, CO | Oct 3, evening (sunset) | Oct 4, 4:16 AM to 6:37 AM MDT |
| Los Angeles, CA | Oct 3, evening (sunset) | Oct 4, 3:16 AM to 5:37 AM PDT |
| Anchorage, AK | Oct 3, evening (sunset) | Oct 4, 2:16 AM to 4:37 AM AKDT |
| Honolulu, HI | Oct 3, evening (sunset) | Oct 4, 12:16 AM to 2:37 AM HST |
These times are adjusted according to the local sunset and sunrise times in each city’s respective time zone for October 2025. Fasting begins at sunset on the indicated date and the fast should be broken during the morning Parana time window listed here.
If you want tables for other specific cities or further details, please ask.
