Devshayani ekadashi 2025: Devshayani Ekadashi is also known as Ashadhi Ekadashi, Padma Ekadashi and Harishyani Ekadashi. This time the fast of Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on 6 July 2025. According to the Hindu calendar, Devshayani Ekadashi is celebrated every year on the Ekadashi date of the Shukla Paksha of Ashada month.
Chaturmas also begin on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi and 4 months of Chaturmas are considered very auspicious in Hinduism. According to beliefs, from this day Lord Vishnu goes to Yoganidra for 4 months in Ksheer Sagar and after that Lord Vishnu wakes up directly from Yoganidra on Prabodhini i.e. Devuthani Ekadashi. Also, from this day, all Manglik and auspicious works are also stopped.
Why is Devshayani Ekadashi important?
Devshayani Ekadashi has a lot of religious significance for Vaishnavas and devotees of Lord Vishnu. This famous Jagannath is celebrated just after the Rath Yatra and the beginning of Chaturmas. Chaturmas is considered to be a time of spiritual thinking, devotion and meditation. On this day, all the devotees keep Ekadashi fast (fast), worship Lord Vishnu and also chant Vishnu Sahasranama. This day is a symbol of dedicating his mind and soul under his protection during the Yoganidra of Lord Vishnu.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 Shubh Muhurat)
The date of Devshayani Ekadashi will start at 6.58 pm on July 5 and the date will conclude at 9.14 pm on July 6. The fasting of Devshayani Ekadashi will be from 5.29 am to 8.16 am on July 7.
Devshayani Ekadashi Pujan Vidhi of Devshayani Ekadashi
On this day, worship Lord Vishnu with special rituals on this day. Then, offer yellow items, especially yellow cloth. After that chant the mantras and perform the Aarti-‘Supte Tvayi Jagannath Jagatsupatam Bhavedidam, Vibidde Tvayi Buddha Jatsarva Characham.’
Blessing will be found on Devshayani Ekadashi
Collective sins and problems are destroyed. Also, the person’s mind is also purified. The sum of accidents is also averted. The body and mind can be new since this Ekadashi.
Does God really fall asleep?
At this time, the energy of the Sun, Moon and nature is low, which is called Devshayan. During this time, due to weak effects of sharp elements or auspicious powers, there may be obstacles in the works and the results are not auspicious.