{"id":1518,"date":"2025-10-16T11:35:14","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/?p=1518"},"modified":"2025-10-16T12:14:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:44:35","slug":"rama-ekadashi-2025-muhurat-pujavidhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/rama-ekadashi-2025-muhurat-pujavidhi\/","title":{"rendered":"When is Rama Ekadashi 2025: October 16 or 17? Know the Correct Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Rama Ekadashi<\/strong> is a highly auspicious fasting day dedicated to <strong>Lord Vishnu<\/strong> and <strong>Goddess Lakshmi<\/strong>, observed during the <strong>Krishna Paksha<\/strong> of the <strong>Kartik month<\/strong>. Falling just a few days before <strong>Diwali<\/strong>, this Ekadashi holds special spiritual importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is believed that observing the Rama Ekadashi fast with true devotion helps one attain peace, prosperity, and liberation from past sins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day symbolizes purity, self-control, and unwavering faith. Devotees stay away from worldly pleasures and focus entirely on prayers and meditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fasting on this Ekadashi is said to purify the mind and soul, bringing blessings of happiness and divine grace. Many devotees also believe that worshipping on Rama Ekadashi brings harmony in family life and fulfills heartfelt wishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n  <meta charset=\"UTF-8\" \/>\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\" \/>\n  <title>Telegram CTA<\/title>\n  <style>\n    .telegram-cta {\n      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #236dc6, #00a8ff);\n      color: #fff;\n      padding: 10px 16px;\n      border-radius: 6px;\n      display: flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      justify-content: space-between;\n      font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;\n      font-size: 15px;\n      margin: 20px 0;\n      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(35, 109, 198, 0.2);\n      flex-wrap: nowrap;\n      gap: 12px;\n      overflow-x: auto;\n    }\n\n    .cta-text {\n      flex-grow: 1;\n      white-space: nowrap;\n      overflow: hidden;\n      text-overflow: ellipsis;\n    }\n\n    .telegram-btn {\n      display: inline-flex;\n      align-items: center;\n      background-color: #236dc6;\n      color: white;\n      text-decoration: none;\n      padding: 8px 14px;\n      border-radius: 5px;\n      font-weight: 600;\n      transition: background 0.3s ease;\n      white-space: nowrap;\n      flex-shrink: 0;\n    }\n\n    .telegram-btn:hover {\n      background-color: #1c59a8;\n    }\n\n    .telegram-logo {\n      width: 18px;\n      height: 18px;\n      margin-right: 6px;\n    }\n  <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n  <!-- Telegram CTA only -->\n  <div class=\"telegram-cta\">\n    <span class=\"cta-text\">Get all Puja updates! 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Timing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/rama-ekadashi-2025-muhurat-pujavidhi\/#Rama_Ekadashi_Rituals_or_Puja_Vidhi\" >Rama Ekadashi Rituals or Puja Vidhi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/rama-ekadashi-2025-muhurat-pujavidhi\/#Significance_Spiritual_Benefits\" >Significance &amp; Spiritual Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/rama-ekadashi-2025-muhurat-pujavidhi\/#Mantras_to_Chant\" >Mantras to Chant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rama_Ekadashi_2025_Date_Timing\"><\/span>Rama Ekadashi 2025 Date &amp; Timing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rama Ekadashi<\/strong> falls on <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">17th Friday, October<\/mark><\/strong>, <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">2025<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Ekadashi tithi begins on <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">16th October, Thursday<\/mark> at 10:35 AM<\/strong> and continues until <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">17th October, Friday<\/mark> at 11:12 AM<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since the tithi overlaps midnight, by the rules of <strong>Udaya Tithi<\/strong> (based on sunrise), the fast is observed on <strong>17th October<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <em>parana<\/em> (breaking the fast) or <em>paksha-parvan<\/em> should be done on <strong>Saturday, 18th October<\/strong> between <strong>6:24 AM and 8:41 AM<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rama_Ekadashi_Rituals_or_Puja_Vidhi\"><\/span>Rama Ekadashi Rituals or Puja Vidhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a simple method followed by many devotees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Morning Purification &amp; Dress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On the day of Ekadashi, wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes\u2014traditionally white or yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing the Worship Place<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cleanse your prayer space, sprinkle Ganga water (or holy water), and set up idols or pictures of <strong>Lord Vishnu<\/strong> and <strong>Goddess Lakshmi<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offering &amp; Worship<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offer <strong>sandalwood (chandan)<\/strong>, <strong>flowers<\/strong>, <strong>Tulsi leaves<\/strong>, incense (dhupa), and a lit lamp (deep). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recite the mantra <strong>\u201cOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya\u201d<\/strong> during the worship. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many also chant <strong>Vishnu Sahasranama<\/strong> (the thousand names of Vishnu) or <strong>Sri Suktam<\/strong> (a hymn to Goddess Lakshmi) as part of the ritual. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fasting &amp; Restrictions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On Rama Ekadashi, avoid grains, onions, garlic, and mustard or pungent foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some keep a strict fast (nirjala or only water); others may take fruit or dairy depending on their tradition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the evening, devotees may listen to or narrate the Rama Ekadashi story (katha).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breaking the Fast<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Next morning in the auspicious window (6:24 AM to 8:41 AM on 18 October), water is offered and the fast is broken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_Spiritual_Benefits\"><\/span>Significance &amp; Spiritual Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rama Ekadashi<\/strong> is regarded as one of the most powerful Ekadashis among the 24 observed in a year. The word <em>\u201cRama\u201d<\/em> here refers to <strong>Goddess Lakshmi<\/strong>, the divine consort of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing wealth, beauty, and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rama-ekadashi-vidhi-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"Rama Ekadashi\" class=\"wp-image-1525\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rama-ekadashi-vidhi-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rama-ekadashi-vidhi-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rama-ekadashi-vidhi-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rama-ekadashi-vidhi-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rama-ekadashi-vidhi.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rama Ekadashi 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Observing Rama Ekadashi with sincerity is said to destroy all sins committed knowingly or unknowingly. The Padma Purana mentions that one who observes this fast attains the same merit as performing a thousand Ashwamedha Yagyas and hundreds of Rajasuya Yagyas. It is also believed to help in overcoming obstacles, financial troubles, and emotional distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Rama Ekadashi comes just before <strong>Diwali<\/strong>, the festival of lights, it also marks a time of spiritual preparation. Fasting on this day purifies the mind and home, inviting <strong>Goddess Lakshmi\u2019s blessings<\/strong> for health, wealth, and happiness. Devotees who worship <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vishnu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lord Vishnu<\/a><\/strong> and Goddess Lakshmi together on this Ekadashi are said to receive divine protection and abundance throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spiritually, this day teaches the importance of self-discipline, devotion, and detachment from material desires. Through fasting, prayers, and chanting of mantras, devotees strengthen their connection with the divine and experience inner peace and mental clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mantras_to_Chant\"><\/span>Mantras to Chant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are powerful and commonly used during the worship on this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read More:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/dhanteras-2025-muhurat-puja-vidhi-significance\/\">Dhanteras 2025 Date: Know Perfect Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Significance<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/visiting-powerful-kali-temples\/#google_vignette\">Visiting These 5 Powerful Kali Temples in India<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/diwali-hacks-nobody-told-you\/\">Top 10 Diwali Hacks Nobody Told You<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/why-lighting-diyas-is-more-than-a-ritual\/\">Why Lighting Diyas is More Than Just a Ritual<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/top-7-powerful-mantras-chant-on-diwali\/\">Top 7 Powerful Mantras to Chant on Diwali for Prosperity<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/top-rangoli-design-for-diwali\/\">Top 20+ Rangoli Design for Diwali<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rama Ekadashi is a highly auspicious fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, observed during the Krishna Paksha of the Kartik month. 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