The fast of Rama Ekadashi is considered very important. On this day, there is a law to worship Lord Vishnu. On this auspicious day, the devotees of Shri Hari keep a strict fast to get his blessings and worship him duly. According to the Hindu calendar, this year the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will be celebrated on 28 October 2024. It is believed that by observing this fast, the seeker attains salvation with the grace of Vishnu ji. At the same time, some people keep fast on this day (Rama Ekadashi 2024),

But if one does not break the fast in the right way, one cannot get the full benefits of the fast. So, let us know how one should break the Ekadashi fast?

Rama Ekadashi Parana Time (Ekadashi Vrat Parana Time)

According to the Hindu calendar, the auspicious time for Rama Ekadashi Puja (Ekadashi Shub Muhurat) will be from 8:11 am to 9:59 am. In such a situation, devotees should worship Lord Vishnu during this time. At the same time, Ekadashi fast can be broken between 06:31 am to 08:44 am on October 29, those who observe this fast (Ekadashi) should take special care of the time.

How to break the fast of Ekadashi? (Ekadashi Vrat Parana Vidhi)

• Devotees should wake up early in the morning and take a bath.
• Then start worshiping the Lord , light a lamp, offer him Tulsi leaves, fruits, sweets, Panchamrit and dry fruits etc.
• After this, the person observing the fast should apologize for any mistakes made during the puja and fasting.
• Chant various mantras, also recite Vishnu Sahasranama and Shri Hari Stotra.
• Conclude the puja with Aarti.
• Distribute Prasad among family members and other people.
• Donate something to the needy.
• Take blessings of elders.
• While meditating on Shri Hari, break the fast by eating Prasad or Tulsi leaves and consume satvik food.
• Do not include tamasic things in your food even by mistake.

Lord Vishnu's Mantra

1. Om Narayanaya Vidmahe. Vasudevaya slow down. Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat.

2. Om Hreem Kartaviryarjuno Naam Raja Bahu Sahastravan. Yasya smarena matren hratam nashtam cha labhyate.

3. Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham. Vishwadharam sky like sky, cloud colored auspicious. Lakshmikantam kamalanayanam yogibhirdhyanagamyam. Vande Vishnu Bhavabhayaharam Sarvlokaikanatham.