Rama Ekadashi 2015: Virtuous Values Of The Eleventh Day!

The date for Rama Ekadashi in 2015 is November 07 Have you ever heard of a dead person turning alive? But this is true! Such is the magic of Rama Ekadashi Vrat that it can turn the reel thing into reality. Read the article to know more about Rama Ekadashi Vrat in 2015.

Rama Ekadashi 2015: What Is Rama Ekadashi In 2015?

The day of Rama Ekadashi falls during the month of October-November and is referred to be as an eradicator of sins. Doesn’t it sound interesting? We are sure that you would like to know more about Rama Ekadashi, so we have brought you everything about Rama Ekadashi in 2015.

Rama Ekadashi takes place during Krishna Paksha of the Hindu month of Kartika. It is believed that a fast performed on the day of Rama Ekadashi can help you eradicate your past sins. Now, you might be thinking that does it really happen. But, before knowing the answer to this question, you should know when Rama Ekadashi will be celebrated in 2015.

Let’s take a look at the date and timing of Rama Ekadashi in 2015 according to Hindu calendar .

Rama Ekadashi 2015 Date & Timing

Parana refers to the termination of a Vrat (fast). The ritual of Parana needs to be done within Dwadashi i.e. the next day.

Now, as you the date and timing to observe Rama Ekadashi in 2015, we hope that you would like to know more about the day of Rama Ekadashi in 2015. Let’s proceed further by knowing the reason to observe the day of Rama Ekadashi with such regards, every year.

Rama Ekadashi 2015: Why To Observe Rama Ekadashi In 2015?

According to Hindu mythology, the legend dates back to the reign of King Muchukunda, a devotee of Lord Vishnu. King Muchukunda had a daughter of his marriage, named Chandrabhaga. She was married to Shobhan, son of King Chandrasen.

Once, Chandrabhaga insisted her husband, Shobhan, to observe a fast on Ekadashi. Although, Shobhan was not physically fit, he opted for the Vrat to please his wife. But, unfortunately, he passed away the next morning. Although, he could not relish the results of the Vrat, Shobhan achieved a kingdom which was invisible to others.

One day, he was visited by a Brahmin who belonged to the kingdom of his wife. Then, he was told by Shobhan about the greatness of Rama Ekadashi Vrat. As the Brahmin reached Chandrabhaga’s kingdom, he narrated everything to her. After knowing about the existence of her already dead husband, Chandrabhaga got keen to revive him back to life. As Chandrabhaga was an ardent follower of Vishnu and observed the Ekadashi fast since her childhood.

Ultimately, by the virtue of all Ekadashi Vrat she had performed, her husband was finally brought back to life and his kingdom was transformed into real. Since then, the day of Rama Ekadashi got its eternal significance.

Now, as you know the reasons to observe Rama Ekadasi, let’s take a look at how to follow the day of Rama Ekadashi.

Rama Ekadashi 2015: How To Observe Rama Ekadasi In 2015?

Following are the rituals that are followed on the day of Rama Ekadashi:

1. The rituals of fast are carried out from Dashami, a day prior to Ekadashi.
2. Devotees who observe Vrat are abstained from taking normal food items. Satvik food is consumed by the devotees.
3. A spiritual bath is taken by the devotees at a nearby river or lake.

4. Flowers, incense sticks and Bhog (sacred feast) is offered to Lord Vishnu.

The significance of Rama Ekadashi Vrat can be summarized in the following lines:

This means that: Not even thousand Ashvamedha Yagas or hundred Rajasuya Yagas would match the fast on an Ekadashi Day.

Observe the day or Rama Ekadasi and receive the Lord’s blessings to glorify your life.

MyKundali wishes you all divinity and prosperity on the day of Rama Ekadashi in 2015!