Ekadashi 23 of 24
Rama Ekadashi
रमा एकादशी
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Kartik
Window
October-November
Deity
Lakshmi (Ramā) + Vishnu
Origin & story
Brahma Vaivarta Purana.
Named after Ramā (Lakshmi). King Muchukunda's daughter Chandrabhaga and son-in-law Shobhana observed this Ekadashi. Shobhana — weak by birth — died at sunset but ascended to a celestial realm of bliss through the vrat's merit. Falls 4 days before Diwali.
Worship mantra
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद
Om Shrim Hrim Shrim Kamale Kamalalaye Prasida
Fasting rule
Phalahara fast; light ghee lamps at sunset for Lakshmi.
Foods permitted
- ✓ Milk
- ✓ Fruits
Foods forbidden
- ✗ Grains
- ✗ Lentils
- ✗ Onion / garlic
Benefits
- ◈Pre-Diwali Lakshmi invocation begins here
- ◈Removal of brahma-hatya papa
- ◈Wealth + auspicious post-death realms
Who should observe
Special note
First Ekadashi of Diwali week — sets the tone for the festival of lights.
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