Rama Ekadashi 2024: Date, time, rituals, mantras and more, all you need to know

Ekadashi is highly significant for Hindus, occurring twice a month during Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. This year, Rama Ekadashi will be observed on the 11th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, specifically on October 27, 2024. This Ekadashi is particularly important as it falls in the auspicious Kartik month.

Rama Ekadashi 2024: Date and Time

• Ekadashi Tithi Begins - October 26, 2024 at 06:53 PM
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends - October 27, 2024 at 09:20 PM

• Parana (breaking the fast) Time - October 28, 2024 - From 07:48 A.M. 09:58 AM
• Dwadashi End Moment - October 29, 2024 - 12:01 AM

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Rama Ekadashi Puja Mantra

1. Om Namo Bahgvate Vasudevaye..!!
2. Shree Krishna Govind Hare Murari, Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!
3. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram, Ram Narayanam Janki Vallabham..!!
4. Hare Ram Hare Ram, Ram Ram Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!
5. Ram Ram Raameti Rame Raame Manorame, Sahastranaam Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane..!!

Rama Ekadashi Importance

Rama Ekadashi holds immense religious and spiritual significance as it occurs during the auspicious month of Kartik, which is dedicated entirely to Lord Vishnu. Devotees who observe the fast on this day are believed to be relieved of all sins and sufferings. This Ekadashi is also known as Rambha Ekadashi and Kartik Krishna Ekadashi.

According to the Tamil calendar, Rama Ekadashi falls in the month of Purattasi, while in Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh, it occurs during Ashwina or Ashwayuja. Devotees participate in fasting and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu with deep devotion and commitment. It is believed that observing this Ekadashi can absolve individuals of serious sins, including Brahma Hatya (the killing of a Brahmin), and lead them to salvation. The observance of Rama Ekadashi Vrat is considered equivalent to performing thousands of Ashwamedha Yagyas.

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Rama Ekadashi 2024: Puja Rituals
1. Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
2. Clean the house, focusing especially on the puja room.
3. Bathe an idol of Lord Vishnu with panchamrit.
4. Place the idol on a wooden plank, light a diya, and offer garlands, flowers, sweets, panchamrit, and Tulsi Patra.
5. Spend the entire day chanting "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaye."
6. In the evening, worship Lord Vishnu again by lighting a diya and reciting Vishnu Sahasranaam and Shri Hari Stotram.
7. Break your fast with fruits and milk products.
8. Devotees may conclude their fast on Dwadashi Tithi during Parana Time.

(with ToI inputs)