Ekadashi Branch 2024: Ekadashi that falls in the month of Kartik is called Rama Ekadashi. Diwali celebrations begin with Rama Ekadashi. By worshiping Lord Vishnu and observing fast on this day, all wishes are fulfilled. This Ekadashi is named after the Rama form of Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, it is considered auspicious to worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Shri Hari. This Ekadashi is also known as Kartik Krishna Ekadashi and Rambha Ekadashi. By hearing the story of fasting on the day of Rama Ekadashi, all the sins of a person are washed away and with the blessings of Mahalakshmi, there is never any financial problem in life.
Auspicious time of Rama Ekadashi (Rama Ekadashi 2024 Shubh Muhurat)
According to Udayatithi, the fast of Rama Ekadashi is observed on October 28, i.e. today. Ekadashi Tithi started on 27th October i.e. tomorrow at 5:23 am and will end on 28th October i.e. today at 7:50 am Parana of Rama Ekadashi will be from 6.31 to 8.44 am on 29th October .
Rama Ekadashi Pujan Vidhi
On the day of Rama Ekadashi, resolve to fast after bathing in the morning. After this, Lord Vishnu should be worshiped according to the rituals. In worship, offer incense, basil leaves, lamp, naivedya, flowers and fruits, etc. to Lord Vishnu. Do bhajan-kirtan or jagran of Lord Vishnu at night. Then, listen to the story of the Ekadashi fast. Worship the day after Ekadashi. Give food and charity to a needy person or Brahmin. Finally, break your fast by eating yourself.
Rama Ekadashi Precautions
1. Do not pluck basil on the day of Rama Ekadashi.
2. There is a fear that ants or small creatures will die while sweeping the house and killing creatures on this day is a sin.
3. Do not cut your hair on the day of Rama Ekadashi, it is considered wrong to do so.
4. Try to talk as little as possible on the day of Rama Ekadashi. This is done because by talking too much there is a chance that the wrong words will come out of your mouth.
5. The consumption of rice is also prohibited on the day of Rama Ekadashi.
Rama Ekadashi Remedy (Rama Ekadashi Upay)
Remedies for health: Worship the Keshava form of Shri Hari during the day and night of Ekadashi. Recite Shri Gopal Stuti in front of him. After this pray for good health. The solution to attain wealth is to sit in front of Lord Krishna. Offer them Gopi sandalwood. After this, chant a special mantra. The mantra will be: “Om Hreem Shree Lakshmivasudevay Namah.”
Rama Ekadashi Katha
In ancient times, a cruel hunter named Krodhan lived in the Vindhya mountains. He spent his entire life in violence, looting, drinking and false speeches. When the last moment of his life came, Yamraj ordered his messengers to bring Krodhan. The eunuchs told him that tomorrow is his last day. Frightened by the fear of death, the hunter came to Maharishi Angira’s ashram in search of shelter. Maharishi showed mercy and asked him to observe fast on Rama Ekadasi. In this way, by fasting and worshiping on Ekadashi, the cruel hunter achieved salvation by the grace of God.
