Rama Ekadashi falls on Thursday, 5 November 2026. In the New Delhi reference used here, the next-day parana window is 06:37–08:48 IST on Friday, 6 November. The tithi starts on the previous day, so write down the observance date rather than treating the tithi start as the fasting start time.
Date and time: New Delhi, India (IST)
| Rama Ekadashi observance | Thursday, 5 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Parana: New Delhi | Friday, 6 November, 06:37–08:48 IST |
| Ekadashi tithi | 11:03 on 4 November to 10:35 on 5 November |
| Dwadashi ends on parana day | 10:30 on 6 November |
Tithi, vrat and parana are three different details
Tithi names describe lunar calendar intervals. The vrat date identifies the day of observance. Parana is the next-day time for completing the fast according to the tradition being followed. A single date copied from a calendar cannot replace all three details. Different religious calendars can give different observance or parana guidance; use the one followed by your household.
Prepare before the day begins
- Confirm your city and the calendar tradition your family follows.
- Note both 5 November and the morning of 6 November in your diary.
- Prepare the prayer place and a familiar Vishnu prayer or reading.
- Plan the meal and the next morning’s commitments rather than deciding everything at the last minute.
- If you share a timing, include the city, year and the word “parana” so the recipient knows what it refers to.
Choose a useful next reading
The mantra collection and Aarti collection can help you find a familiar devotional text. For the next festival, Dhanteras falls on 6 November, but its evening puja is separate from the Ekadashi parana in the morning.
Common questions
Is Rama Ekadashi the same as Ram Navami?
No. They are separate observances; check the name as well as the date when saving a guide.
Can someone outside Delhi use this exact time?
Use a local calendar. The quoted window belongs to New Delhi and should not be treated as a worldwide time.
Does this page include the full vrat katha?
This is a date and preparation guide. For a full katha recitation, use a trusted traditional edition or your family’s text.
Editorial sources
Date and timing checked on 22 October 2026. Local observance and timing can vary by city and tradition.