Devshayani Ekadashi: Know its story, Paran Time and Puja Vidhi.

Devshayani Ekadashi takes place on the eleventh day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashada. It is also referred to as Maha Ekadashi, Ashadi Ekadashi, Toli Ekadashi, Padma Ekadashi, Devpodhi Ekadashi, and Hari Sayana Ekadasi. On this day, Maharashtra's annual Padharpur Yatra, or sacred pilgrimage to the Pandharpur temple, concludes. In the south, this is known as Toli Ekadashi. According to Vaishnavite Mutt tradition, prisoners wear hot seals on their body known as Tapta Mudra Dharana. On this day, Lord Vishnu is said to retire to the Ksheer Sagar (milky ocean). As a result, this day is regarded as fruitful for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Mata Mahalakshmi.
Yoga-Nidra, or the Lord's deep sleep, lasts four months.

Table of Contents

1. History of Devshayani Ekadashi
2. Devshayani Ekadashi 2024
3. Parana time
4. Sacred practices and celebrations (Puja Vidhi)
5. Significance of Devshayani Ekadashi

History of Devshayani Ekadashi

Lord Brahma told Sage Narada the account of Devshayani Ekadashi. King Mandhata presided over an extremely rich and affluent kingdom. His people were quite pleased with their ruler. His kingdom once suffered from a famine. Rainfall was scarce for three years. People were suffering from disease and hunger. King Mandata couldn't figure out his blunder. As a result, he embarked on a long trip to find a solution to the Empire's problems. He met various religious men, but none of them could give him a remedy. He continued on his search to find the solution. On his route, he encountered Sage Angira, who instructed the ruler to worship Lord Vishnu on Devshayani Ekadashi and fast according to the rules and regulations. Mandhata returned to his realm and celebrated Devshayani Ekadashi. On the day of Devshayani Ekadashi, a big crowd adhered to severe fasting and puja protocols. Soon, the Kingdom regained its lost lustre, and the rains returned, bringing happiness and prosperity. Lord Vishnu bestows peace, pleasure, and prosperity on those who observe the Devshayani Ekadashi. Devotees are free from the cycle of birth and death. These devotees achieve salvation, or Moksha.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2024

In 2024, Devshayani Ekadashi will be celebrated on 16th July. The auspicious tithi (lunar day) will start at 8:33 PM on July 15 and end at 8:02 PM on July 16. On this day Lord Vishnu begins his four-month sleep (Yoga Nidra) in Kshirsagar (Ocean of Milk). The period from Devshayani Ekadashi to Prabodhini Ekadashi is known as Chaturmas, during which one abstains from performing auspicious works.

Parana time

Sadhaks can break their fast on July 18 between 05:35 am and 08:20 am, during Parana time. During this time, bathe, meditate, and adore Lord Vishnu. After that, break your fast by donating to the Brahmins.
Shubh time: According to astrologers, Shubh time will form until 07:05 a.m. on Devshayani Ekadashi. Following this, Shukla Yoga is being established. Shukla Yoga will stop on July 18 at 6:13 a.m. At the same moment, Sarvarth Siddhi Yog and Amrit Siddhi Yog are developing on Devshayani Ekadashi. Both of these Yogs begin at 05:34 a.m. and terminate on July 18 at 03:13 a.m. in Brahma Bela.

Sacred practices & Celebrations (Puja Vidhi)

1. On the day of Devshayani Ekadashi, devotees take a holy bath in the morning before installing Lord Vishnu's statue.
2. Devotees take a holy plunge in the Godavari River to honour Lord Rama (a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu).
They observe the Devshayani Ekadashi fast.
3. An idol of Lord Vishnu is bathed in holy water and decked with Shankh (shell), Chakra (Lord Vishnu's sword), Gadha, flowers, and yellow clothing.
4. The altar is adorned with flower, mango leaf, and festoon hangings.
5. People make offerings of flowers, paan (betel), betelnut, incense sticks, prasad (holy food), dried fruits, and milk.
6. Following the arati, or waving of camphor in front of the idol, the devotees of this vrat consume the Prasad presented to the Lord. On this day, individuals fast strictly according to their interests.

Significance of Devshayani Ekadashi

The fulfilment of all materialistic longings and atonement for any wrongdoing are the most important aspects of this period. This is believed to be an auspicious time for marriage. Devotees will experience happiness, prosperity, pride, and a lot of name and fame. This time, you will find a solution to any perennial problem you may be experiencing. The time is also ideal for any jap, tap, niyam or upvas. People attain moksha after observing the fast.