Rama Ekadashi 2025: Rama Ekadashi 2025 fast falls on October 17th. Learn about the worship method, fast story, fasting rules, and special remedies for Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, which bring happiness, prosperity, and wealth in life.
What is Ekadashi Fast?
Rama Ekadashi 2025: Ekadashi fast is observed on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) and Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight). Fasting and worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day are believed to bring wealth, happiness, and prosperity. Rama Ekadashi is also known as Kartik Shukla Ekadashi. This year, the fast will be observed on October 17. Learn about the auspicious time, story, and remedies for the fast.
Rama Ekadashi Vrat Date and Muhurta
According to the Panchang, the Rama Ekadashi fast is observed every year on the Ekadashi date of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik. Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 10:35 am on October 16th and end at 11:12 am on October 17th. The Udayatithi will be valid on October 17th, so the Rama Ekadashi fast will be observed on October 17th.
Auspicious Time for Worship
Abhijit Muhurta will be from 11:43 am to 12:29 pm. Amrit Kaal Muhurta will be from 11:26 am to 1:07 pm. The Parana time will be from 6:24 am to 8:41 am on October 18th, 2025.
Rama Ekadashi Worship Method
Wake up in the Brahma Muhurta on the morning of October 7th and take a bath. After bathing, wear clean, yellow, or white clothes, as these colors are dear to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Purify the place of worship and sprinkle Ganga water. Now light a lamp and sit before Lord Vishnu and take a vow to fast. Begin the puja by anointing Lord Vishnu with Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, and pure water). Then, offer him yellow sandalwood paste, rice grains, a sacred thread (Mauli), flowers, basil leaves, and dry fruits.
After worshipping Lord Vishnu, also worship Goddess Lakshmi. Offer her a lotus, rose, or yellow flowers. After the puja, listen to or read the Rama Ekadashi fast story. Finally, perform a joint aarti of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. After the aarti, all family members should chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya” or “Om Laxmiye Namah.”
Those observing the fast can fast throughout the day. The next day, on Dwadashi, perform morning prayers and donate to a Brahmin or someone in need, then break the fast.
