Rama Ekadashi
रमा एकादशीDeityVishnu
Date 2026Fri, 09 Oct 2026
PakshaKartik Krishna
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
Parana TimeNext day after sunrise
DateFri, 09 Oct 2026
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
PakshaKartik Krishna
ParanaNext day after sunrise
DeityVishnu
🕉 About Rama Ekadashi
Named after Goddess Rama (Lakshmi). Observed before Diwali. Grants wealth, prosperity and liberation.
✨ Spiritual Significance
Grants wealth and prosperity. Removes sins accumulated over many lifetimes.
Sacred Mantra for Rama Ekadashi
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Om Namo Narayanaya
I bow to Lord Narayana, the sustainer of all creation
🌙 Vrat / Fasting Rules
1
Complete fast.
2
Worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi together.
3
Light ghee lamp at evening.
✅ Do on Ekadashi
- 🌿Offer tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu
- 🪔Light a ghee lamp at dawn and dusk
- 📿Chant Vishnu Sahasranama
- 🌸Offer yellow flowers and sandalwood
- 📖Read the Ekadashi Vrat Katha
- 🛕Visit a Vishnu temple if possible
❌ Avoid on Ekadashi
- 🍚Rice in any form — even in prasad
- 🧅Onion, garlic, non-sattvic food
- 😴Sleeping during the day
- 💬Harsh speech and arguments
- ✂️Cutting hair or nails
- 🪒Shaving or using sharp objects
🪔 Puja Vidhi — How to Celebrate
1
Worship Vishnu-Lakshmi together.
2
Offer yellow flowers, turmeric, and sweets.
3
Light ghee lamp.