Just a few days before Diwali comes the occasion of Rama Ekadashi, observed by followers of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi as well as Lord Ram. The fast is believed to bring peace to ancestors, removes ancestral Pitru Dosha and paves the way for Moksha. The day commemorates the devotion of Princess Chandrabhaga, who transferred her lifelong Ekadashi fast blessings to make her husband Shobhana’s celestial kingdom eternally abundant.
Rama Ekadashi 2026 Tithi
As per the Drik Panchang, the Rama Ekadashi tithi will officially commence today, Wednesday, November 4 at 11:03am. The tithi will conclude the next day, November 5, at 10:35am. Additionally, the vrat parana, or fast-breaking time falls on Friday, November 6, between 6:37am and 8:48am and is to be performed during the Dwadashi tithi. As for the puja muhurat, it is to be performed on November 5 between 5am and 5:48am. The abhijit muhurat for the day starts at 11:43am, continuing on till 12:26pm while the Godhuli muhurat extends from 5:33pm to 5:59pm.
What Mantras to Recite on Rama Ekadashi 2026?
On this day, prayers are offered to Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Rama, seeking blessings, peace and prosperity. Be sure to recite the following mantras:
Dhyana Mantra – ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Vishnu Gayatri Mantra – ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्
Narayana Mantra – ॐ नमो नारायणाय
Vishnu Shanthakaram Mantra – शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं
विश्वाधारं गगनसदृशं मेघवर्णं शुभाङ्गम् ।
लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यं
वन्दे विष्णुं भवभयहरम् सर्वलोकैकनाथम् ॥
Dwadashakshara Mantra – ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Lakshmi Mantra – ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Lakshmi Beej Mantra – ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं लक्ष्मीपयो नमः
One can also recite the Hare Krishna Mahamantra as well as the Rama Moola to cleanse the mind of negative thoughts and rid onself of karmic baggage. Using a tulsi or rudraksha mala during the chanting is also advised.
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How to Observe Rama Ekadashi 2026?
Prepare the day before by only indulging in sattvic meals and cleansing your mind of negative thoughts. The day of the fast, wake up during the Brahma Muhurat, take a holy bath and dress yourself in clean clothes before starting yoru puja. Offer yellow flowers, sandalwood, akshat, incensea, ghee lamp and tulsi leaves at your altar. Stay awake and vigilant in the night as you fast, spending your time singing bhajans, doing kirtan and meditating. Break your fast the next morning during the designated vrat parana time.
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