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Rama Ekadashi 2026

Rama Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month. This Ekadashi, which falls just before Diwali, is considered extremely auspicious and fruitful. Rama is a name of Goddess Lakshmi, so on this day, worshiping Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu brings happiness, prosperity, and wealth to the house. Observing a Rama Ekadashi fast with full devotion and dedication is believed to destroy all sins and help one attain salvation.

When is Rama Ekadashi 2026? 

According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi will begin on 4 November at 11:03 AM and end on 5 November at 10:35 AM. So, as per the Udaya Tithi, the fast of Rama Ekadashi will be observed on 5th November. The Paran will be done on 6 November between 6:37 AM and 8:48 AM.

Religious significance of Rama Ekadashi 

Rama Ekadashi has great significance in the Hindu Dharm. It is believed that people who are struggling with financial problems or mental problems in life must observe the fast of Rama Ekadashi. On this day, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu removes all the troubles of life and brings positivity into the house.

Rama Ekadashi Puja Rituals 

• On the day of Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning, take a bath, and wear clean yellow or red colored clothes.
• Clean the home temple, spread a yellow cloth on a wooden plank, and install the idol of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
• Bathe God with Gangajal.
• After this, apply sandalwood, roli, and akshat tilak on them.
• Lord Vishnu loves yellow flowers.
• Include Tulsi leaves in the puja, because Lord Vishnu does not accept offerings without Tulsi.
• Offer banana and besan laddu to Lord Vishnu.
• Light a diya of pure desi ghee and incense sticks in front of God.
• Then read or listen to the fasting story of Rama Ekadashi.
• End the puja with Aarti and ask for forgiveness for the mistakes you made during puja.

Important rules of fasting 

• On the day of Ekadashi, consuming rice is strictly prohibited.
• Avoid any wrong thoughts towards anyone.
• Break the fast after seeing the stars in the evening or on the next day in Paran Muhurt on Dwadashi Tithi.