Rama Ekadashi 2024: Rama Ekadashi is a sacred and important fast observed in Hindu religion on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is considered extremely auspicious.
Worshiping Lord Vishnu on the day of Rama Ekadashi frees one from all sins and removes obstacles in life. Due to the effect of this fast, happiness, prosperity and peace reside in the house. Devotees observe fast on this day, perform bhajans and kirtans and worship Lord Vishnu.
Fasting on Rama Ekadashi is considered a way to get the blessings of Lord Vishnu, which leads to happiness, peace and spiritual satisfaction in life.
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Rama Ekadashi date
According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start at 05.23 am on Sunday, October 27. At the same time, this date will end on October 28 at 07.50 am. According to Udayatithi, the fast of Rama Ekadashi will be observed on Monday, 28th October. Parana can be done on the next day of Rama Ekadashi i.e. 29th October between 06.31 am to 10.31 am.
Rama Ekadashi Puja Method
On the day of Rama Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes.
Then clean the temple of the house and spread a red cloth on a post.
Light a lamp at the post and install the idol of Lord Vishnu.
Anoint the idol of Lord Vishnu with Ganga water.
After offering flowers, fruits and basil leaves to Shri Hari, take a pledge to fast.
Finally, perform aarti and offer bhog and conclude the puja.
After the puja is over, distribute food and prasad to the poor and needy.
Story of Rama Ekadashi
The story of Rama Ekadashi is related to King Muchukund. King Muchukund was a very religious king. He had ordered to observe Ekadashi fast in his entire state. Everyone in his kingdom used to observe fast on Ekadashi. Once Shobhan, son of King Muchukund, died. His wife Chandrabhaga prepared her husband’s body for cremation, but when she was going to put the body in the fire, she thought that if she also went with her husband, she would get salvation. That’s why he also decided to jump into the fire. (Rama Ekadashi 2024)
Then a Brahmin stopped him and told him the importance of Ekadashi fast. The Brahmin said that if she fasts on Ekadashi, she will attain salvation. Chandrabhaga agreed to the Brahmin’s advice and started fasting on Ekadashi. After some time, Lord Vishnu appeared in her dream and he blessed her that she would go to heaven with her husband.