Rama Ekadashi today: what each zodiac sign is advised to donate or offer to Lord Vishnu

Rama Ekadashi is being observed today, November 5. Worshipping Lord Vishnu and giving alms on this day is held to carry special significance. The question many ask is what people of each zodiac sign should donate or offer.

In Hinduism, every tithi and every day of the week has its own importance. Two Ekadashis fall in each month, one in the Shukla Paksha and the other in the Krishna Paksha. Each has its own significance, but among the 24 Ekadashis of the year, Rama Ekadashi is considered special. It falls on the tithi in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Kartik.

It is believed that observing a fast on this Ekadashi pleases Lord Vishnu, who fulfils all the wishes of the devotee. Here is what is advised for each sign.

People of Aries should offer red flowers to please Lord Vishnu. Taurus natives should donate white items on Ekadashi; it is believed that donating white items brings happiness and prosperity. Gemini natives should offer green cloth to Lord Vishnu, which is said to please the deity.

Cancer natives should offer kheer to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that this brings a happy atmosphere to the home. Leo natives should offer yellow cloth to Lord Vishnu and wear it themselves, which is said to please him.

Virgo natives facing financial trouble should offer saffron along with white sweets to Lord Vishnu on Rama Ekadashi. This is said to bring happiness and peace to the home through the year. Libra natives should donate white items, which is said to keep married life good.

Scorpio natives should donate jaggery for the success they wish for in jobs and business, so that Lord Vishnu's grace remains with them. Sagittarius natives should donate yellow cloth and sandalwood, along with yellow fruit, to receive Lord Vishnu's blessings.

Capricorn natives should donate curd and cardamom on Rama Ekadashi, which is said to bring Lord Vishnu's blessings. Aquarius natives should light a sesame-oil lamp under a peepal tree, which is said to please Lord Vishnu.

Pisces natives should serve the poor on this day and give alms to them. They should also offer a mixed naivedya to Lord Shri Hari.

These matters of religion, astrology and Vastu are meant only for readers' information. Readers are advised to consult experts before trying any related practice.