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What to do on Rama Ekadashi: According to the Panchang, the fast of ‘Rama Ekadashi’ is observed on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This year this auspicious fast will be observed today i.e. on October 17, 2025. This Ekadashi falls just four days before Diwali and Goddess Lakshmi also has a name ‘Rama’, hence the worship of Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu on this day also has special significance. It is believed that all the sins of the devotee who observes this fast with a true heart are destroyed and he attains salvation. If you are also fasting on Rama Ekadashi or want to get the blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi through worship, then you should follow some important rules on this day.
What to do on the day of Rama Ekadashi? (Do’s on Rama Ekadashi)
The day of Rama Ekadashi is completely dedicated to the devotion of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. By following these things you can get the full benefits of fasting:
Get up early and take a bath: Wake up before sunrise and take bath in the holy river or at home. Wear clean clothes (if possible yellow or white).
Take a pledge to fast: After bathing, purify the place of worship with Ganga water and pledge to fast with a true heart in front of Lord Vishnu with water and flowers in hand.
Worship of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi: Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi in the home temple. Bathe them with Panchamrit.
Offer these things: Be sure to offer sandalwood, yellow flowers, bhog (fruits, sweets) and basil leaves to God. Offering to Lord Vishnu is considered incomplete without Tulsi.
Mantra chanting and recitation: Chant “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya” and “Hare Krishna Mahamantra” throughout the day. Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama or Shri Sukta is considered very auspicious.
Hearing the fast story: Read or listen to the fasting story of Rama Ekadashi. The fast is considered incomplete without listening to the story.
Awakening at night: If possible, stay awake at night and sing hymns and kirtans of Lord Vishnu and meditate on him. This leads to attaining Vaikuntha.
Donate: On the day of Ekadashi, donating food, clothes, fruits or money to poor and needy people as per your capacity is very virtuous.
What not to do on the day of Rama Ekadashi? (Don’ts on Rama Ekadashi)
Ekadashi fasting is not just about fasting, but also about purity of mind, words and deeds. Avoid these things:
Do not consume grains: On the day of Ekadashi, consumption of rice, wheat, barley, millet and all types of pulses is completely prohibited.
Tamasic food: Do not consume onion, garlic, meat, fish, liquor and other tamasic items at all.
Do not pluck basil leaves: Tulsi leaves should not be plucked on the day of Ekadashi, because Tulsi Mata is also on fast on this day.
Sleeping during the day: Sleeping during the day after morning puja is considered prohibited.
Anger and abuse: Keep your mind calm. Do not quarrel or argue with anyone, do not lie and do not use abusive words for anyone.
observance of celibacy: On the day of Ekadashi, celibacy should be followed both physically and mentally.
Slagging: Avoid criticizing or speaking ill of anyone.
Haste in passing: Always do Parana (breaking the fast) on the next day during the auspicious time of Dwadashi Tithi. It is necessary to break the fast before the end of Hari Vasare and Dwadashi.
It is believed that by fasting on Rama Ekadashi, a person gets the same results as performing a thousand Ashwamedha Yagyas. By following these rules you can get special blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi.
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