Rama Ekadashi 2024: Is Rama Ekadashi on October 27 or 28? Check the correct date, auspicious time, Vrat and other rituals

Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world, Rama Ekadashi Vrat is considered one of the most important Ekadashi fasts as it is believed that people who follow it diligently atone for all their sins.

From the right date for Rama Ekadashi 2024 to Puja rituals and meaning, read on:

When is Rama Ekadashi 2024: Date, Shubh Mahurat

According to the Vedic calendar, the Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month begins on October 27 at 05:23 am and ends on October 28 at 07:50 am. According to drikpanchang.com, Rama Ekadashi will be celebrated on Monday, October 28 this year. On October 29, Parana time is from 05:55 to 08:13 while the end time of Parana day Dwadashi is 10:31.

Parana means breaking the fast. Ekadashi Parana is performed after sunrise on the next day of Ekadashi fasting. It is necessary to do Parana within the Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. According to Hindu tradition, not committing Parana within Dwadashi is tantamount to an offense.

More about Rama Ekadashi vrat

Sometimes Ekadashi fasting for two consecutive days is recommended. It is recommended that Smartha fast with family only on the first day. The alternative Ekadashi fast, the second fast, is recommended for sanyasis, widows and those desiring moksha. If an alternative Ekadashi fast is recommended for Smartha, it will coincide with the Vaishnava Ekadashi fast day. Ekadashi fasting on both days is recommended for staunch devotees who seek the love and affection of Lord Vishnu.

Rama Ekadashi Puja rituals

After a holy bath in the early hours of the morning, believers dress for the day. During Rama Ekadashi Pooja, they emphasize unwavering devotion and devotion. A crucial part of the ritual is the promise to observe a committed fast and not commit any wrongdoing.

During Rama Ekadashi, idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi are installed, a diya is lit and sweets, flowers and vermilion are offered as part of the pooja. Devotees offer Panchamrit and Tulsi Patra, which are said to be necessary for a complete pooja to appease Lord Vishnu.

In the evening, Lord Vishnu Rama Ekadashi Pooja, Bhog Prasad, is offered, Vishnu Sahastranaam and Shree Hari Stotram are recited and Lord Vishnu’s Aarti is sung. On Dwadashi Tithi, the fast technically ends, but those who cannot bear the hunger can enjoy bhog prasad in the evening. Bhog Prasad, which includes fried potatoes, dairy products and fruits, is considered a satvik. Devotees break their fast with a satvik meal after the evening aarti and then eat bhog prasad with relatives. It is customary to go to a temple on Rama Ekadashi and seek blessings from Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna. Fasting participants should avoid harmful activities such as gambling and gossiping about other people.

Meaning of Rama Ekadashi

According to Hindu scripture, following the holy Rama Ekadashi Vrat, devotees can attain salvation by freeing themselves from the sins of their past and present karma. These include those affected by the sin of Brahm Hatya, the murder of a Brahmin. People who fast on Rama Ekadashi are said to directly enter the domain of Lord Shri Hari, VaIkunth Dhaam. One Rama Ekadashi Vrat is equal to one hundred Rajasuya Yagyas or one thousand Ashvamedha Yagyas.

Those who worship Lord Vishnu with great devotion and devotion get wealth, health and prosperity. Lord Vishnu also grants his devotees fulfillment of their desires.