Rama Ekadashi 2026 — Thursday 5 November
రమ ఏకాదశి 2026
Kartika Krishna Ekadashi · Kartika Krishna Ekadashi / Ramaa Ekadashi · Ekadashi Tithi begins 4 Nov 11:03 IST · ends 5 Nov 10:35 IST · Parana (fast-break) 6 Nov 06:37 – 10:15 IST · Hari Vasara end 5 Nov 22:47 IST
Rama Ekadashi 2026 (also called Kartika Krishna Ekadashi / Ramaa Ekadashi) falls on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Rama Ekadashi (Ramaa = another name of Mahalakshmi, Rama's consort) falls in Kartika Krishna Paksha, 5 days before Diwali. This is the last Ekadashi before Deepavali and is called "Sarva-papa-vinashini" (destroyer of all sins). Krishna narrated the vrat to Yudhishthira in Brahma-Vaivarta Purana: King Muchukunda's daughter Chandrabhaga observed this vrat to save her husband's soul from Yamaloka — and both attained Vaikuntha. Also known as Ranbhanjani Ekadashi in some regions. Primary observance: Dashami (previous day) single sattvic meal, Ekadashi 24-hour nirjala or phalahar fast, pre-dawn Ramaa (Lakshmi) + Vishnu joint puja with yellow flowers + tulsi, Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Muchukunda-Chandrabhaga samvad), evening deepdaan (lighting lamps in front of Vishnu) — the tradition that gives rise to Diwali diyas 5 days later, night jagaran with Vishnu Sahasranama. Recommended muhurat: Ekadashi Tithi begins 4 Nov 11:03 IST · ends 5 Nov 10:35 IST · Parana (fast-break) 6 Nov 06:37 – 10:15 IST · Hari Vasara end 5 Nov 22:47 IST.
Rama Ekadashi 2026 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Thursday, 5 November 2026 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Kartika Krishna Ekadashi |
| Primary Muhurat | Ekadashi Tithi begins 4 Nov 11:03 IST · ends 5 Nov 10:35 IST · Parana (fast-break) 6 Nov 06:37 – 10:15 IST · Hari Vasara end 5 Nov 22:47 IST |
| Alternative Names | Kartika Krishna Ekadashi / Ramaa Ekadashi |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Rama Ekadashi 2026
Rama Ekadashi (Ramaa = another name of Mahalakshmi, Rama's consort) falls in Kartika Krishna Paksha, 5 days before Diwali. This is the last Ekadashi before Deepavali and is called "Sarva-papa-vinashini" (destroyer of all sins). Krishna narrated the vrat to Yudhishthira in Brahma-Vaivarta Purana: King Muchukunda's daughter Chandrabhaga observed this vrat to save her husband's soul from Yamaloka — and both attained Vaikuntha. Also known as Ranbhanjani Ekadashi in some regions.
Key Rituals on Rama Ekadashi 2026
Dashami (previous day) single sattvic meal, Ekadashi 24-hour nirjala or phalahar fast, pre-dawn Ramaa (Lakshmi) + Vishnu joint puja with yellow flowers + tulsi, Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Muchukunda-Chandrabhaga samvad), evening deepdaan (lighting lamps in front of Vishnu) — the tradition that gives rise to Diwali diyas 5 days later, night jagaran with Vishnu Sahasranama.
Rama Ekadashi 2026 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Rama Ekadashi 2026:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lakshmi-Narayana picture/idol |
| 2 | Yellow flowers + tulsi patra |
| 3 | Panchamrit + gangajal |
| 4 | Rice + haldi + kumkum + sandalwood |
| 5 | Ghee lamp + camphor + agarbatti |
| 6 | Naivedyam (Ekadashi-compliant): sabudana khichdi, sweet potato, fruits, dry fruits |
| 7 | Ekadashi Vrat Katha book |
| 8 | Coconut + betel + areca + banana |
| 9 | Small deepdaan diyas (11 or 21) |
| 10 | Yellow cloth for Lakshmi-Narayana |
Regional Variations of Rama Ekadashi 2026
Andhra/Telangana: Rama Ekadashi Vratam; Grihasthas do phalahar; Lakshmi-Ashtottara japa evening. Tamil Nadu: Aippasi Ekadashi at divya-desam; Vaishnava tradition observes both Smarta and Vaishnava days. ISKCON: One of 24 mandatory Ekadashis; Ramaa-Ekadashi katha class in every temple. Maharashtra: Rama Ekadashi at Pandharpur — Vitthal darshan. Uttar Pradesh/Bihar: Sarva-papa-vinashini Ekadashi; deepdaan tradition beginning here leads to Diwali cluster 5 days later. Odisha/Bengal: Vaishnava households observe; overlaps with Kali Puja prep in Bengal.