Dev Uthani Ekadashi: In Hinduism, the festival of Dev Uthani Ekadashi is celebrated every year on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. On this day, Lord Vishnu wakes up from four months of yogic sleep, so it is also called 'Prabodhini Ekadashi'. It is believed that when Lord Vishnu sleeps on Sheshnag in Kshirsagar, he remains in a deep yogic sleep for four months. Only after waking up from this yogic sleep, the work of running the universe starts again. From this day, all auspicious and auspicious works like marriage, house warming and other rituals start.
Importance of fasting and worshipDev Uthani Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Fasting and worshiping God on this day is considered to lead to salvation. It is said that by fasting and worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day, all the sins of a person are eliminated, and by the grace of God, happiness, prosperity and peace come in life.
This year's Dev Uthani Ekadashi Vrat MuhurtaAccording to the Panchang, this year Kartik Shukla Ekadashi will start at 6:46 pm on November 11 and will end at 4:04 pm on November 12. Therefore, Dev Uthani Ekadashi fast will be observed on November 12. Those who are observing the fast should end the fast according to the Parana time, so that they can get the full benefits of the fast.
Puja VidhiOn the day of Dev Uthani Ekadashi, wake up in the Brahma Muhurta in the morning and take a bath. After this, wear clean clothes and meditate on Lord Vishnu and praise his glory. Clean the place of worship and decorate it with lamps, incense, flowers etc. and install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu. Offer the symbols of conch, chakra, mace and padma to the Lord, which reside in his four arms. Offer flowers, Akshat, Roli, sandalwood to Lord Vishnu and perform his Aarti by lighting a ghee lamp. Finally, take the prasad and distribute it among the family members.
Bhogs dear to Lord Vishnu- On Dev Uthani Ekadashi, special types of bhogs are offered to Lord Vishnu, which are as follows:
- Fruits: Offer fruits like apple, grapes, banana and mango to Lord Vishnu.
- Milk and curd: Offer milk and curd dishes like kheer and curd to Lord Vishnu.
- Cottage cheese: Dishes made from paneer like paneer barfi are dear to Lord Vishnu.
- Sweets: Offer sweets like Motichoor laddu, gulab jamun and barfi.
- Pumpkin: Pumpkin vegetable or pumpkin halwa is also offered to Lord Vishnu.
- Basil leaves: Basil is very dear to Lord Vishnu, offering it is considered auspicious.
Importance of Dev Uthani EkadashiThis Ekadashi has special significance, as it marks the awakening of Lord Vishnu and all auspicious works begin from this day. Worshiping Lord Vishnu destroys sins, and his blessings are received, which brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life. Chanting mantras of Lord Vishnu on this day is considered beneficial. You can chant mantras like "Om Namo Narayanaya" and "Om Vishnuve Namah".Fasting and worshipping on Dev Uthani Ekadashi brings blessings of Lord Vishnu and paves the way for attaining salvation. This festival fills us with positive energy and brings righteousness, prosperity, and peace in our lives.