The last Ekadashi of October coincides with the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi during Kartik month. Rama Ekadashi is the name given to this Ekadashi, which typically happens a day or two before Dhanteras. It is thought that the people who keep the Rama Ekadashi fast and worship Lord Vishnu are free from all sins and get a spot in Vishnu Lok.
Confirmed Date of Rama Ekadashi: 16 or 17 October
In accordance with this year’s Vedic calendar, the Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of Kartik month starts on October 16th at 10:35 am. The Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will be over on October 17th at 11:12 am. In Sanatan Dharma, the Tithi is counted from sunrise for all festivals except Pradosh Vrat and midnight worship. As such, Rama Ekadashi will be observed on Saturday, October 17th.
Rama Ekadashi Parana Time
Saturday, October 17th, is when the Rama Ekadashi fast will be kept. Thursday, October 18th, is the day when the Parana (break of Rama Ekadashi fast) will be kept. Parana (break of Rama Ekadashi fast) will be done between 6:24 AM and 8:41 AM on October 18th.
Sunrise—06:23 am
Sunset – 5:49 pm
Brahma Muhurta—between 4:43 am and 5:33 am
Vijay Muhurta—between 02:01 pm and 02:46 pm
Twilight time—05:49 pm to 06:14 pm
Nishita Muhurta – 11:41 pm to 12:32 am
Importance of Rama Ekadashi
Keeping the fast and doing the worship of Lord Vishnu during Rama Ekadashi is said to free one from even the most heinous of sins. Hearing or reading the tale of Rama Ekadashi also liberates all sins. Even at the time of death, an individual who keeps this fast achieves heaven.
Why Rama Ekadashi is celebrated
Remove Sins and Grant Liberation (Moksha)
Devotees think that following the fast and doing the rituals as indicated on this day would erase all their past transgressions, even the heinous ones, and take them towards the heavenly abode of Lord Vishnu. In this month the merit of one single fast is said to be equivalent to doing thousands of sacrifices.
Gain Prosperity and Happiness in Life
Ekadashi gets its name from Goddess Lakshmi, also referred to as Rama; devotion to both deities on this day is supposed to confer blessings of fortune, prosperity, and well-being.
Spiritual Purification
Occurring in the sacred month of Kartik, Rama Ekadashi is said to be highly religious for spiritual growth, cleansing the body and mind, and enhancing devotion.
