Haribodhini Ekadashi
NepaliAlso known as: Devutthana Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi
Haribodhini Ekadashi
About Haribodhini Ekadashi
Haribodhini Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the bright fortnight in Kartik (October-November) and marks the end of Lord Vishnu's four-month sleep (Chaturmas).
On this day, Lord Vishnu is believed to wake from his cosmic sleep, and devotees celebrate with great enthusiasm. It is also the day of Tulsi Vivah, the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu.
The festival marks the beginning of the auspicious wedding season in Hindu tradition.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
A strict fast is observed, with special Vishnu worship and Tulsi Vivah celebrations.
- Take a ritual bath before dawn.
- Observe a complete fast throughout the day.
- Perform Tulsi Vivah ceremony in the evening.
- Break the fast after the Vishnu puja.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the evening Vishnu puja and Tulsi Vivah ceremony.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Prepare the Tulsi Vivah ceremony items.
- Perform the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi to Lord Vishnu.
- Offer flowers, garlands, and panchamrit.
- Distribute prasad and celebrate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial marriage of the sacred Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu, performed on Haribodhini Ekadashi.
Haribodhini marks the end of Chaturmas (four-month sleep), when Lord Vishnu wakes and resumes his divine activities.
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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