Rama Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day observed on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha of the lunar month Kartik. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered one of the most important Ekadashis of the year. According to the Vedic Hindu calendar, the fast of Maa Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi
Rama Ekadashi 2025 Date and Shubh Muhurat
- Rama Ekadashi on Friday, October 17, 2025
- On 18th Oct, Parana Time – 06:24 AM to 08:41 AM
- On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment – 12:18 PM
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 10:35 AM on Oct 16, 2025
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 11:12 AM on Oct 17, 2025
Rama Ekadashi Puja Niyam
Ekadashi fast has special significance in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, by doing worship and charity on the day of the Ekadashi fast, all the troubles from a person’s life will be removed. Every year Rama Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi date of the Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month. This Ekadashi fast has special significance in the month of Kartik. On this day, there is a provision to worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi.
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When is Rama Ekadashi 2025?
According to the Vedic calendar, Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is starting on 16 October at 10:35 am and this date will end on 17 October at 11:12 am. In such a situation, the Rama Ekadashi fast will be observed on 17 October 2025, Friday. At the same time, the fast will be broken between 06:31 am to 08:44 am on 18 October.
What is the importance of the Rama Ekadashi fast?
It is told in the scriptures that worshiping Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi on the day of Rama Ekadashi fast brings happiness, prosperity, and opulence. Also, by doing puja and charity on this special day, one attains Akshaya Punya, and after death, one attains a place at the feet of Shri Hari. By worshipping Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi in the month of Kartik, all the sufferings and sins are removed.
Things You Must Avoid Doing on Rama Ekadashi
It is mentioned in the scriptures that some special rules must be followed on the day of the Rama Ekadashi fast. Rice should not be consumed on this day, even by mistake. It is said that by doing this, one gets birth in the womb of the creature living in the next life.
It is forbidden to pluck Tulsi leaves or twigs on the day of Rama Ekadashi. Water should not be poured on the Tulsi plant on this day. But a lamp must be lit near the plant, along with worship in the morning and evening.
Vegetarian food should also be consumed on the day of Rama Ekadashi. Consumption of meat and alcohol is prohibited on this day. At the same time, there should not be a feeling of hatred towards anyone in the mind on this occasion.
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