Rama Ekadashi

Lord Vishnu

Hindu

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The eleventh day of each lunar fortnight, dedicated to fasting and devotion to Vishnu

Dates 2026–2027

November 5, 2026October 25, 2027

Mantra

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya — I surrender to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu), who dwells in all beings

Foods Allowed

Fruits of all kindsBanana chips (made with sendha namak and ghee/coconut oil)All fresh fruits — including banana, apple, mango, papaya, pomegranate, grapes, pear, chikoo, guava, watermelon, orange, and seasonal fruitsMilk, curd, gheeSabudana (tapioca)Kuttu atta (buckwheat flour)Singhara atta (water chestnut flour)Potatoes and sweet potatoesRock salt (sendha namak)Nuts and dry fruitsAmaranth (rajgira)

Foods to Avoid

Rice and wheatLentils and beansOnion and garlicRegular table saltMeat and eggsAlcohol

Meal Idea

Amaranth porridge with milk and jaggery — warm and wholesome

What distinguishes Rama Ekadashi?

Rama Ekadashi's traditional account concerns Shobhana and Chandrabhaga and the relationship between a vow and steadfast devotion. It has its own place before the festival-season awakening associated with Devutthana. The word Rama in the observance's name should not be used to substitute an unrelated Ramayana story for its named account. Reading the individual narrative helps preserve the distinction between this annual Ekadashi and other celebrations with similar names.

Traditional accounts: Drik Panchang's Ekadashi katha collection

Deity and devotional focus

Lord Vishnu

Meal ideas for this occurrence

The catalog's permitted-meal idea for Rama Ekadashi is: Amaranth porridge with milk and jaggery — warm and wholesome

November: A cooler-season serving may be a warm preparation from the permitted menu, made in a modest quantity. Food offered in worship should still follow ordinary safe preparation and storage practices.

October: For an autumn observance, distinguish a permitted fasting dish from sweets prepared for a neighbouring festival. Use the page's meal idea and food list to avoid treating all festive ingredients as interchangeable.

These are optional permitted-meal ideas, not new fasting rules. Keep the original allowed and avoided foods and follow your tradition's time for ending the fast.

Calendar context

This page's recorded occurrences are 2026-11-05 (Thursday); 2027-10-25 (Monday). The name Rama Ekadashi identifies this observance; it is not an instruction to repeat the same civil date every year.

Civil dates are calendar references; the applicable tithi, local observance rule and community calendar determine the practice. The selected location can change the displayed day.

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