Ekadashi November 2023: According to Hindu customs, Rama Ekadashi is considered one of the most auspicious and prominent Ekadashis. Rama Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of the Kartik month during the Krishna Paksha, as per the Hindu calendar. It is also known by other popular names, such Rambha Ekadashi or Kartik Krishna Ekadashi, and it happens four days before Diwali celebrations. The Rama Ekadashi Vrat is considered to be one of the most important Ekadashi fasts conducted in the Hindu religion because those who observe it fervently can atone for all of their sins. This year, the Rama Ekadashi fast will be observed on 9th November 2023.
Ekadashi November 2023: Rama Ekadashi 2023 Date And Parana Timings
- Rama Ekadashi 2023 Date - 9th October 2023, Thursday
- Rama Ekadashi 2023 Tithi Begins - 08:23 AM, 8th November 2023
- Rama Ekadashi 2023 Tithi Ends - 10:41 AM, 9th November 2023
- Rama Ekadashi 2023 Parana Timings - 06:39 AM - 10:16 AM, 10th November 2023
Lord Vishnu is worshipped on the auspicious day of Rama Ekadashi. (Image Source: Canva)
Ekadashi November 2023: Rama Ekadashi Vrat Katha
According to a legend, there was a king by the name of Muchukunda who ruled a rich kingdom and had as his close friends the gods Indra, Varuna, and Kubera. He devoted his life to Lord Vishnu. The daughter of King Chandrasena, Prince Shoban, was married to Chandrabhaga, his daughter.
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From her early years, Chandrabhaga has observed the Vrat of Rama Ekadasi. Thus, she asked her spouse to carry out the Vrat. Shobhan honoured her promise, but her need overcame him, and he passed away before daybreak. The prince was then spotted by Soma Sharma, a Brahmin, who was travelling through Muchukunda's domain. Prince Shobhan approached Brahmin for assistance. Afterwards, Soma Sharma told Chandrabhaga and gave an explanation of the whole thing. He went on to say that Prince Shobhan and his realm will enter the real world if someone can give up all of their lifelong goals from Rama Ekadasi Vrat. Subsequently, Chandrabhaga bid farewell to all of her excellencies in order to retrieve her husband. Following that, the couple's happiness was restored.
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