Devshayani Ekadashi 2024: In 2024, the fast of 24 Ekadashi will be observed. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Ekadashi comes twice a month. Although all Ekadashi fasts are very important, Devshayani Ekadashi holds special significance. The Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashadha is known as Devshayani Ekadashi.
From this day, Lord Vishnu goes into a sleeping state for four months. Devshayani Ekadashi marks the beginning of Chaturmas, and all auspicious activities cease. Learn about the date, auspicious time, and significance of Devshayani Ekadashi 2024.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 Date
This year, Devshayani Ekadashi falls on Wednesday, 17 July 2024. From this day, Chaturmas will begin. Devshayani Ekadashi is also known as Harishayani Ekadashi, Ashadhi Ekadashi, and Padmanabha Ekadashi. It is believed that those who observe the Devshayani Ekadashi fast do not go to hell and are freed from the torments of Yamaloka, eventually attaining Vaikuntha Dham.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 Muhurat
According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month will begin on 16 July 2024 at 08:33 PM and will end the next day on 17 July 2024 at 09:02 PM. This fast is considered valid from the sunrise date.
Worship time of Lord Vishnu - Morning 06:12 AM to Morning 09:20 AM
Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 Vrat Paarana Time
The breaking of the Devshayani Ekadashi fast will be done on 18 July 2024 between 06:12 AM and 08:42 AM. On the Paarana date, the Dwadasi ends at 08:44 PM.
Devshayani Ekadashi Significance
According to the Puranas, on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu resides in a yogic sleep state in the netherworld at King Bali's place for four months and wakes up on the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha of Kartik month, known as Devuthani Ekadashi. Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, hands over the responsibility of managing the universe to Shiva during his yogic sleep.
Auspicious Activities to Halt from Devshayani Ekadashi (Chaturmas 2024)
Before Devshayani Ekadashi, all auspicious activities like marriages, Head Shaving (Mundan) ceremonies, and Housewarming (Grih Pravesh) should be completed because, after this, auspicious activities are halted for four months as the deities are in a sleeping state, leading to unfavorable results of such activities. It is believed that during Chaturmas, the worship of Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha, and Goddess Durga is considered most auspicious.