Rama Ekadashi
रमा एकादशीDeityVishnu
Date 2026Fri, 09 Oct 2026
PakshaKartik Krishna
TithiEkadashi, Krishna Paksha
Parana TimeNext day after sunrise
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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.