Harisayani Ekadashi
NepaliAlso known as: Devshayani Ekadashi, Ashadi Ekadashi
Harisayani Ekadashi
About Harisayani Ekadashi
Harisayani Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the bright fortnight in Ashad (June-July) and marks the beginning of Lord Vishnu's four-month cosmic sleep (Chaturmas).
According to legend, Lord Vishnu reclines on the cosmic serpent Shesha in the Kshira Sagara (ocean of milk) during this period.
Devotees observe strict fasting and perform special pujas to seek Lord Vishnu's blessings before his period of rest. All auspicious ceremonies are avoided during Chaturmas.
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)
Chaturmas is the four-month period when Lord Vishnu sleeps. It is sacred for spiritual practices, and auspicious ceremonies are avoided.
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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