Rama Ekadashi 2025: Date, Rituals, Fasting Rules & Spiritual Significance

Significance

Date: October 17, 2025 (Friday)
Tithi: Krishna Paksha Ekadashi, Kartika Month
Also Known As: Rambha Ekadashi, Kartik Krishna Ekadashi
Regional Names:

• Tamil Calendar: Puratassi Month
• Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Maharashtra: Ashwayuja / Ashwin Month

Rituals & Observances

Fasting Rules

• Begins on Dashami (Oct 16): One saatvik meal before sunset
• Ekadashi (Oct 17): Complete fast, no grains or rice
• Parana on Dwadashi (Oct 18): Fast ends after sunrise rituals

Even non-fasters avoid rice and grains on Ekadashi to honor the sanctity of the day.Morning Rituals

• Early morning holy bath in rivers or sacred water bodies
• Worship of Lord Vishnu with flowers, fruits, incense, and dhoop
• Preparation of Bhog and distribution of Prasad after aarti

Dual Worship

• “Rama” is another name for Goddess Lakshmi
• Devotees worship Lakshmi and Vishnu together for prosperity, health, and happiness

Night Vigil

• Devotees stay awake, participate in bhajans and kirtans
• Reading the Bhagavad Gita is considered highly auspicious

Spiritual Significance

According to the Brahma-Vaivarta Purana:

• Observing Rama Ekadashi destroys all sins, even those as grave as killing a Brahmin
• Hearing its glories grants moksha and access to Sri Hari Vishnu’s abode
• Its merits surpass 100 Rajasuya Yagyas or 1000 Ashvamedha Yagyas

This Ekadashi falls four days before Diwali, making it a powerful spiritual gateway to the festival of lights.