Ekadashi 2040 · Krishna paksha · Ashwin
Rama Ekadashi 2040
Wednesday, 31 October 2040
Also known as Rama Ekadashi
Tithi begins: Tue 30 Oct, 11:28 PM IST
Tithi ends: Thu 1 Nov, 12:54 AM IST
Parana (break the fast): Thu 1 Nov, 6:33 AM to 1:42 AM 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 2040?
Rama Ekadashi 2040 falls on Wednesday, 31 October 2040. The Ekadashi tithi begins Tue 30 Oct, 11:28 PM IST and ends Thu 1 Nov, 12:54 AM IST.
What is the Parana time for Rama Ekadashi 2040?
Break the fast on Thursday, 1 November between 6:33 AM and 1:42 AM 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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