Ekadashi 2028 · Krishna paksha · Ashwin
Rama Ekadashi 2028
Saturday, 14 October 2028
Also known as Rama Ekadashi
Tithi begins: Sat 14 Oct, 1:13 AM IST
Tithi ends: Sat 14 Oct, 10:29 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Sun 15 Oct, 6:22 AM to 7:17 PM IST
About Rama Ekadashi
Named for Goddess Lakshmi (Rama), it comes right before Diwali. Many observe it with Vishnu-Lakshmi worship as a quiet preparation for the festival of lights.
How it is observed
- Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common.
- Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
- The fast is broken the next morning (Parana) within the Parana window, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
- If you cannot fast fully, a simple fruit-and-milk day or a sincere partial fast is widely accepted. Elders, children, the unwell and pregnant women are traditionally excused from strict fasting.
Traditional observance and faith, not a guarantee or advice. Follow your own family or temple custom where it differs.
More Ekadashi dates
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions, Delhi sunrise. Other cities can differ by a day; confirm with your local temple or priest.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rama Ekadashi in 2028?
Rama Ekadashi 2028 falls on Saturday, 14 October 2028. The Ekadashi tithi begins Sat 14 Oct, 1:13 AM IST and ends Sat 14 Oct, 10:29 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Rama Ekadashi 2028?
Break the fast on Sunday, 15 October between 6:22 AM and 7:17 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Rama Ekadashi?
Named for Goddess Lakshmi (Rama), it comes right before Diwali. Many observe it with Vishnu-Lakshmi worship as a quiet preparation for the festival of lights.
Which month and paksha is Rama Ekadashi?
It falls in the Krishna paksha of Ashwin (Krishna paksha of Kartik, just before Diwali).
What are the rules of the Ekadashi fast?
Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common. Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
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