​​Devshayani Ekadashi 2023: Date, timing, significance, and other things you need to know about this auspicious day

One of the most important days in the 24 Ekadashis is Devshayani Ekadashi which is widely accepted to be the most auspicious day. Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on 29th June, across India.

Devshayani Ekadashi falls on Ekadashi Tithi (11th Day) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha.

Devshayani Ekadashi is also known as Hari Shayani Ekadashi and Ashadhi Ekadashi as it occurs in the month of Ashadha. Lord Vishnu is worshiped on this auspicious day. On this day, followers will also hold fasts.


Date and Time

Ekadashi Tithi Begins - June 29, 2023 - 03:18 AM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - June 30, 2023 - 02:42 AM
Parana Time - June 30, 2023 - 01:48 PM to 04:36 PM
Hari Vasara End Moment - June 30, 2023 - 08:20 AM

Significance

Devshayani Ekadashi, also known as Hari Shayani Ekadashi, holds immense significance among Hindus. The term "Devshayani" refers to God resting or sleeping, specifically Lord Vishnu, who is believed to rest on Sheshnaag in Ksheer sagar (the milky ocean) after this Ekadashi. Some followers believe that Lord Vishnu enters a state of complete mental relaxation called Yog Nidra.

Following this divine slumber, Lord Vishnu awakens after four months on the day of Prabodhini Ekadashi or Dev Uthani Ekadashi. This four-month period is traditionally known as Chaturmas, although in 2023, it will extend to five months.

Devshayani Ekadashi is also popularly known as Ashadhi Ekadashi, celebrated with fervor in Maharashtra. Devotees observe fasts on this auspicious day, seeking blessings from Lord Vishnu through prayers. It is widely believed that those who offer prayers to Lord Vishnu on this propitious day are blessed with the fulfillment of their desired wishes.

This holy occasion serves as a time for reflection, devotion, and seeking divine grace. Hindus across the world participate in various rituals and ceremonies to honor Lord Vishnu and express their faith and devotion. Devshayani Ekadashi reinforces the significance of spiritual rejuvenation and the power of prayer in Hindu culture.

Puja Rituals

1. Devotees get up early in the morning and take a holy bath before starting their puja rituals
2. Place an idol of Lord Vishnu and Shree Yantra, light a diya with pure ghee, offer yellow and red flowers.
3. Offer sweets and panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, sugar, honey and ghee).
4. Do not forget to offer Tulsi Patra to Lord Shree Hari as without offering Tulsi Patra, puja is considered incomplete.
5. Devotees should recite Vishnu Sahastranaam.
6. It is highly auspicious to donate food to the needy and poor people.
7. Devotees break their fast on Dwadashi Tithi during Parana time.

Mantra

• Shree Krishna Govind Hare Murari, Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!
• Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare..!!
• Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram,
• Ram Narayanam Janki Vallabham..!!