🪔 About Ram Ekadashi

Today is Ram Ekadashi, a day devoted to Sri Ram. As per scriptures, a devotee's gravest sins can get erased today, including Brahmahatya—the killing of a Brahmin.

Invoke Sri Ram on this auspicious day and let his divine name cleanse your heart. This Ekadashi is also known as Rama Ekadashi and is popular for seeking Ma Lakshmi's blessings.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: Nitya Puja of Sri Ram with 16 offerings (12 min.)

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
  • Take a vow to observe Ekadashi fast with devotion.
  • Maintain gentle behavior, forgiveness, and sweet, truthful speech.
  • Eat sattvic vegetarian food including fruits, milk, and dry fruits.
  • Spend time in japa, kirtan, and reading about Lord Vishnu.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eggs, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol.
  • If following traditional Ekadashi rules, avoid grains.
  • Avoid anger, gossip, criticism, lies, and other negative behaviors.