Rama Ekadashi 2025: Rituals, Significance And Puja Muhurat

Rama Ekadashi, also known as the “Kartik Krishna Ekadashi” or “Rambha Ekadashi”. This Ekadashi is specially named after Goddess Lakshmi as she is also referred to as Rama. Also, Rama Ekadashi 2025 falls on the 11th day of Krishna Paksha, the dark phase of the Moon in the month of Kartik. 

2025 Rama Ekadashi Date and Time  

• Rama Ekadashi Date: October 17, 2025 (Friday)
• Tithi Begins: 10:35 AM, Oct 16
• Tithi Ends: 11:12 AM, Oct 17

What is Rama Ekadashi? 

Rama Ekadashi 2025 is a special observance during which devotees worship Lord Vishnu and his wife, Goddess Lakshmi. Worshipping the Goddess of fortune and wealth can be highly beneficial, as this Ekadashi falls four days before Diwali.

Also, on this day, devotees worship his 8th avatar, Lord Krishna, in the form of Damodara. The word “Damodara” is another name for Lord Krishna. It is taken from two different Sanskrit words: Dam, which means Cord, and Udhar, which means belly.

Krishna’s mother, Yashoda, often refers to him as Damodara because she tied him around her waist when he was a baby to keep checking on him, as he was very naughty. 

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Why do We Celebrate Rama Ekadashi 2025? 

The Rama Ekadashi is associated with Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Krishna. Observing fast and following the rituals of this Ekadashi with complete devotion can be beneficial for devotees.

Also, as Rama Ekadashi falls four days before Deepawali, it can be the best day to seek blessings for well-being, wash away sins, and achieve wealth and prosperity. 

Furthermore, fast observation, worshipping the deities, and following its rituals are equivalent to performing 1000 Ashwamedha Yajnas and 100 Rajasuya Yajnas. These yajnas are the most powerful according to the significance of Rama Ekadashi. 

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Rama Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Ancient Story Tale 

The vrat katha of Rama Ekadashi revolves around the story of Chandrabhaga, her father, King Muchukunda, and her husband, Prince Shobhana. Chandrabhaga married Shobhana, who was the son of King Chandrasena.

So, one day, Chandrabagha and Shobhana visited his father’s kingdom on Rama Ekadashi’s day. The king, Muchukunda, was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu; thus, he was very strict about observing the fast. 

This made Chandrabagha trapped in a tough situation. She couldn’t deny her father’s order, but she knew her husband was weak and would not be able to fast for so long. Therefore, Chandrabagha allowed her husband to go to another kingdom and return only after the Ekadashi. 

Prince Shobana’s Decision to Observe the Fast

After hearing his wife Chandrabagha’s words, Shobana observed the fast, leaving the rest to his fate. So, as the day proceeds, it starts to get very difficult for him, and he struggles out of thirst and hunger.

However, due to extreme hunger, Shobana dies by midnight. But despite his health issues, he observed the fast. As a reward, he gets a kingdom in Mandarachala Mountain when he dies during Ekadashi vrat.

Moreover, Lord Krishna narrated this story to Yudhisthira, describing Mandarachala Mountain as a magical palace. He also compared its beauty to the residences of Gods and Devas. Krishna mentioned that fast observation and following the rituals of Rama Ekadshi eliminate even the greatest sins.

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Rituals and Vrat Vidhi of Rama Ekadashi 2025 

The Rama Ekadashi has some specific rituals to follow to get the benefits and blessings of dieties. 

• Firstly, on the day of Ekadashi, the devotees wake up early and take a holy bath in the nearby river. 
• After that, we set up a puja to pray to Lord Vishnu.
• The puja starts with worshipping Lord Vishnu, followed by Lord Krishna and Goddess Lakshmi. 
• Devotees should offer a special bhog (white butter and Mishri) to the dieties as a sign of gratitude. 
• The puja starts with offering bhog, lighting diya and incense sticks, followed by aarti and bhajan. 
• For people observing vrat, the fast and rituals start from Dashami, one day before the actual Ekadashi. 
• The end of the fast, Parana, occurs on the dwadashi tithi. Devotees should break the fast by eating the bhog and the proper satvik meal. 
• People who do not observe the fast must only eat the satvik food and abstain from eating grains and rice. 
• One should also avoid sleeping the entire night. Instead, they should dedicate the night to singing bhajans and kirtans and reading the verses of the Bhagwad Gita. 

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