Rama Ekadashi 2024: Date, Time, Mantras, Rituals and More

Ekadashi is of great importance to Hindus and occurs 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 month of Kartik.

Rama Ekadashi 2024: Date and Time

Ekadashi Tithi begins – October 26, 2024 at 6:53 pm
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – October 27, 2024 at 9:20 PM. Parana Time (Breaking the Fast) – October 28, 2024 – from 7:48 a.m. to 9:58 a.m
Dwadashi final moment – ​​29. October 2024 – 12:01 am

Rama Ekadashi 2024: 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 2024: Meaning

Rama Ekadashi has immense religious and spiritual significance as it takes place in the auspicious month of Kartik, which is solely dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is believed that believers who fast on this day will be freed from 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 take part in fasting and pray to Lord Vishnu with deep devotion and devotion. It is believed that observing this Ekadashi can free people from serious sins, including Brahma Hatya (the killing of a Brahmin), and lead them to salvation. Observance of Rama Ekadashi Vrat is considered equivalent to performing thousands of Ashwamedha Yagyas.Rama Ekadashi 2024: Puja rituals
1. Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
2. Clean the house paying special attention to the puja room.
3. Bathe an idol of Lord Vishnu with Panchamrit.
4. Place the idol on a wooden board, light a diya and offer garlands, flowers, sweets, panchamrit and tulsi patra.
5. Spend the whole 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 dairy products.
8. Devotees can complete their fast on Dwadashi Tithi during Parana period.

(with ToI inputs)