- By Kashish Rai
- Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Rama Ekadashi 2025 Date: Rama Ekadashi is a sacred fasting day in Hinduism, taking place in the Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month as per the calendar followed in North India. Rama Ekadashi falls during the month of Puratassi in Tamil Nadu and Ashwayuj or Ashwin in other states like Andhra Pradesh. This sacred Ekadashi Vrat is observed four days before Diwali. Dev Uthani Ekadashi or Prabodhani Ekadashi falls 15 days after this auspicious day. Also called Rambha Ekadashi or Kartik Krishna Ekadashi, devotees fast on this day to seek redemption for their mistakes. The sacred Ekadashi Vrat is considered highly auspicious for offering prayers to Lord Vishnu.
This year, there is an ambiguity regarding the correct date of Rama Ekadashi, whether it will be observed on October 16th or 17th. Let us clear this confusion below, as we tell you the tithi of Rama Ekadashi Vrat, parana timings and other important details associated with this vrat.
Rama Ekadashi 2025: 16 Or 17 October, When To Observe Ekadashi Vrat?
According to the Hindu Panchang, Rama Ekadashi 2025 Date falls on 17th October 2025. Ekadashi tithi begins at 10:35 AM on 16th October 2025 and ends at 11:12 AM on 17th October 2025. Considering the Udaya tithi, the Vrat of Rama Ekadashi Vrat will be observed on 17th October 2025 itself.
Rama Ekadashi 2025: Parana Time
The Parana Timings for Rama Ekadashi are from 05:40 AM to 07:58 AM on 18th October 2025, Saturday. Dwadashi end moment on Parana Day is at 12:18 PM.
Rama Ekadashi is a sacred fasting day in Hinduism dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. (Image Source: Canva)
Rama Ekadashi 2025: Significance And Rituals
Sacred Hindu scriptures like the Brahma-Vaivarta Purana suggest that fasting on Rama Ekadashi can liberate a person from even the worst sins, like killing a Brahmin or Brahm Hatya. Just hearing about how great this vrat is can lead to salvation and guarantee a place for the devotee’s soul at Lord Vishnu’s abode, Vaikuntha.
It's said that the benefits of celebrating Rama Ekadashi are greater than doing 100 Rajasuya Yagyas or 1,000 Ashvamedha Yagyas. If devotees worship Vishnu with dedication on Rama Ekadashi, they can get past any problems in their life and have great success.
Rama Ekadashi involves a key fasting ritual that starts the day before, called dashami. On this day, devotees eat a simple meal before sunset. The next day, on ekadashi, they fast completely and then end the fast with Parana on dwadashi tithi. They don't eat rice or grains during this time.
Devotees take a holy bath in the Brahma Muhurat and worship Lord Vishnu with fruits, flowers, and incense. Throughout the day, the worshippers do naam jap, perform sankirtan and read sacred scriptures like Shrimad Bhagavatam or the Bhagavad Gita. Since 'Rama' is another name for Goddess Lakshmi, they additionally offer prayers to the goddess of wealth, seeking blessings for prosperity, health and joy.
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It is believed that fasting on Rama Ekadashi with devotion and purity, devotees can grow spiritually and be freed from the cycle of rebirth. This sacred day is a time to refresh one's spirit and ask for blessings.