Lord Vishnu
Rama Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day in Krishna Paksha during Kartik month as per North Indian calendars. In 2025, Rama Ekadashi date is October 17.
As per Gujarati, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka calendars, Rama Ekadasi falls on Ashwayuja Krishna Paksha Ekadashi.
Rama Ekadasi Vrat Katha or the legend and the significance of this Ekadasi are mentioned in the Brahmavaivarta Purana as a conversation between Lord Krishna and Yudhistira. Lord Krishna detailed the story of a prince who attained salvation in his next life by observing Rama Ekadasi vrata.
Rama Ekadasi vrat makes devotees free from their all sins that they have committed in their past life and provides salvation in present life. The rituals and customs during this Ekadasi are similar to that of the other Ekadashi vratam.
Here is the Rama Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi – Procedure of Rama Ekadashi Pooja.
Those who observe a strict fast throughout the day, breaking it only after sunrise on Dwadashi (the twelfth day following Ekadashi), which is referred to as Parana. The recommended time for Parana this year will be between 6.01 AM and 08:21 AM on October 18, 2025.
The auspicious time for performing puja on Rama Ekadashi is noted to be around 6:30 AM on October 17. Additionally, this year features rare astrological combinations that are believed to enhance the benefits of fasting and worship during this time.