Devshayani Ekadashi
Kannada
Devshayani Ekadashi
About Devshayani Ekadashi
Devshayani Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of a fortnight in Ashadha (June-July). It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed to seek his divine blessings.
According to the Padma Purana, observing this Ekadashi fast frees devotees from sins and grants spiritual merit and liberation.
Devotees observe strict fasting, chanting Vishnu mantras and spending the day in prayer and meditation. Special pujas are performed at Vishnu temples.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
A strict fast without food or water is ideally observed.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and offer prayers.
- Maintain celibacy and avoid negative thoughts.
- Spend the day in prayer and meditation.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken on Dwadashi after offering food to Brahmins.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Vishnu altar with flowers and Tulsi leaves.
- Offer panchamrit and sacred water to Lord Vishnu.
- Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Observing Devshayani Ekadashi is believed to destroy sins, grant spiritual purification, and lead to liberation.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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