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Rama Ekadashi 2025: According to the Panchang, the date of Rama Ekadashi will start on 16 October 2025 i.e. today. We know what is the religious significance of this Ekadashi fast, how to observe this Ekadashi fast which falls before Diwali and what virtues are obtained from it, but first of all let us know what time it is starting today.
According to the Vedic calendar, the date of Ekadashi will start on October 16 at 10:35 am. The date of Ekadashi will end tomorrow i.e. on 17th October at 11:12 pm.
Vrat Parana i.e. the auspicious time for breaking the fast will be done around 6:10 am on October 18, 2025. Some almanacs and religious resources show slight variations in this date, but most valid sources consider the date of October 16-17 to be appropriate for Rama Ekadashi.
Religious importance and recognition of Rama Ekadashi
Rama Ekadashi is also known by other names like Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. The belief of this fast is that by fasting and worshiping on this day, a person gets the special blessings of Vishnu-Lakshmi.
According to some valid stories, observing this fast brings wealth, prosperity and complete prosperity. Devotees do special worship of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi on this day.
It is said that observing the purity and rules of fasting on this day is more fruitful. The importance of this fast also lies in the fact that it falls before Diwali, hence it is considered a special auspicious occasion.
How to prepare for Ekadashi fast regularly?
To observe Rama Ekadashi fast successfully, the following rules should be followed-
- Before fasting, the house and the place of worship should be cleaned thoroughly. It is important to maintain cleanliness, purity and sanctity.
- Wake up early in the morning and take bath with clean water. Wear clean clothes.
- The fast begins with a resolution. Worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. Offer basil, lamp, flowers, incense, naivedya etc.
- Consumption of grains (rice, wheat etc.) is prohibited on this day. But some devotees take feminine products like fruits, milk (milk, curd) etc. in special circumstances. It is considered right to eat light and pure food.
- Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama, Ramayana or the story of Rama Ekadashi is considered auspicious.
One should remember God with meditation and concentration. - No living being should be harmed during this fast. Speech should be kept sweet and calm.
- Keep in mind the auspicious time for Vrat Parana (time of breaking the fast). According to most sources, this time is the morning of 18 October.
Story of Rama Ekadashi fast
According to the story, the service, devotion and penance of King Muchukund was very famous. Once he praised Lord Vishnu and asked for his blessings. At the same time, various incidents occur in the story in which the glory and fruits of Ekadashi fast are highlighted.
It is said that every wish of the devotees observing this fast will be fulfilled. The detailed story is recited on this day at home or in temples, so that the devotees can understand the sanctity and importance of this fast.
Also know the spiritual message of Rama Ekadashi fast
spiritual discipline
This fast involves practicing mental control along with physical fasting. Control over speech increases peace in the mind and loyalty in the soul.
humanity and compassion
The person fasting on this day should be compassionate towards others. Donation, service and sympathy should be increased.
devotion and surrender
The main objective of the fast is to worship Lord Vishnu and rise above inertia, ego etc.
destruction of sin and attainment of virtue
It is said in the scriptures that by fasting on Ekadashi, the sins of the whole year are erased and virtues increase.
Rama Ekadashi, starting from 16 October 2025, is not only extremely important from the religious point of view, but it also shows the devotees a path towards self-purification, restraint, devotion and spirituality. The resolutions, worship, prayers and fasting done on this day can provide the devotee with the special blessings of Vishnu-Lakshmi.
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