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Devshayani Ekadashi देवशयनी एकादशी

Ashadha Shukla Paksha • Ekadashi

Also known as: Hari-Shayani Ekadashi, Padma Ekadashi, Maha Ekadashi

Devshayani Ekadashi does not occur in 2026. Check the 2027 calendar.

Story — Significance of Devshayani Ekadashi

Lord Vishnu goes to sleep on the cosmic ocean of milk on this day, beginning the four-month Chaturmas period. He awakens on Devuthani Ekadashi (Kartik Shukla Ekadashi). All auspicious activities — weddings, griha pravesh, mundan — pause during this period.

Benefit

Marks the start of Chaturmas — period of intensified spiritual practice

Special Note

No new auspicious work (weddings, sacred-thread ceremonies) is undertaken from Devshayani to Devuthani Ekadashi (~4 months).

Vrat Vidhi (Procedure)

  1. 1

    Dashami Eve Preparation

    On the day before Ekadashi (Dashami), eat only one satvik meal before sunset. Avoid grains, lentils, onion, garlic, masala. Sleep early after a clean bath.

  2. 2

    Ekadashi Sankalpa at Sunrise

    Wake before sunrise (Brahma Muhurta is best). Take bath, wear clean clothes (preferably yellow or white). Stand facing east, hold water and tulsi leaves in your right hand, take sankalpa (vow): 'Today I observe [Name] Ekadashi vrat for the welfare of all beings and to please Lord Vishnu.' Release water on the ground.

  3. 3

    Ekadashi Day Practice

    Maintain fasting per your tier: Nirjala (without water — for the strong), Phalahar (fruits, milk, water — most common), or Saatvik (one fruit-and-milk meal at noon). No grains, beans, lentils, masala. Spend the day in Vishnu-naam japa, reading Bhagavad Gita / Vishnu Sahasranama, or temple visit.

  4. 4

    Evening Vishnu Puja

    Light a ghee lamp before Vishnu (or Krishna/Rama/Shaligram) image. Offer tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, fruits, panchamrit. Recite Vishnu Sahasranama or read one chapter of Bhagavad Gita. Aarti.

  5. 5

    Dwadashi Parana

    Break the fast next morning (Dwadashi) at the prescribed parana time — ideally after sunrise within the parana window (typically the first quarter of Dwadashi). Begin with tulsi water, then a satvik meal. Donate food, clothes, or money before eating yourself. Never break Ekadashi vrat after the parana window closes — wait till next day.

Mantras

Vishnu Mool Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Meaning: Salutations to the Divine Lord Vasudeva (Krishna)
Vishnu Gayatri
ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi. Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayat.
Meaning: We meditate on Narayana, contemplate Vasudeva. May Vishnu inspire us.
Hari Naam Sankirtana
हरे राम हरे राम राम राम हरे हरे। हरे कृष्ण हरे कृष्ण कृष्ण कृष्ण हरे हरे॥
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare.
Meaning: The Maha Mantra for Kali Yuga — invoking Rama and Krishna

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