RAMA EKADASHI

Rama Ekadashi is one of the significant ekadashi diets saw in the Hindu culture. It falls on the ‘ekadashi’ of the Krishna Paksha (the dim fortnight of moon) during the Hindu month of ‘Kartik’. This date falls between the long stretches of September to October in the English schedule.
While Rama Ekadashi is seen in the long stretch of Kartik as per the Hindu lunar schedule, it falls in the period of ‘Puratassi’ on Tamil schedule. Other than in territories of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra it happens during the Ashwayuj or Ashwin month

RITUALS ON RAMA EKADASHI

Fasting is a significant custom upon the arrival of Rama Ekadashi. This ceremonial beginnings from ‘dashami’, a day prior to the genuine ekadashi. On this day too enthusiasts cease from specific food sources and devour just ‘saatvik’ dinner once, before nightfall. On ekadashi, they don’t eat by any stretch of the imagination. The finish of the fasting custom called as ‘Parana’ happens on the ‘dwadashi’ tithi. In any event, for those not fasting, devouring rice and grains on any ekadashi is completely denied.
Upon the arrival of Rama Ekadashi lovers rise and shine early and scrub down in any water bodies. Master Vishnu is venerated with commitment on this day. Natural products, blossoms, incense sticks and dhoop to Lord Vishnu. Enthusiasts set up an exceptional ‘Bhog’ and deal it to their divinity. An aarti is performed and afterward the ‘Prasad’ is disseminated among the relatives.

SIGNIFICANCE

As indicated by the Hindu strict sacred texts like ‘Brahma-Vaivarta Purana’, it is accepted that one who notices the sacrosanct Rama Ekadashi quick will be liberated from all his/her children, even those that are something similar to killing a Brahmin. An individual who hears the wonders of Rama Ekadashi will accomplish salvation and arrive at the incomparable dwelling place of Sri Hari Vishnu. It is additionally accepted that the benefits of noticing Rama Ekadashi are significantly more than performing 100 Rajasuya Yagyas or 1000 Ashvamedha Yagyas. By venerating God Vishnu with commitment upon the arrival of Rama Ekadashi, the individual will actually want to conquer every one of the obstructions in his/her life and make huge progress.