Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Know The Auspicious Day From When The Religious Ceremonies Will Begins
The auspicious occasion of Dev Uthani Ekadashi in the month of Kartik marks the end of Chaturmas and the awakening of the deities.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Kartik month holds special significance in Hinduism. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Vishnu, the protector of the universe, during this month is believed to wash away sins from past lifetimes. Particularly, observing the rituals on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, which falls in Kartik month, yields special blessings.
This auspicious day is also referred to as Devutthana Ekadashi and Prabodhini Ekadashi. On this day, Lord Vishnu awakens from his Ksheer Nidra (cosmic sleep), signaling the commencement of auspicious activities. This year, Dev Uthani Ekadashi will be celebrated on November 12, 2024.
On this day, devotees perform puja (worship) of Lord Vishnu in his Shaligram form and observe the tradition of Tulsi Vivah (marriage of Tulsi plant). The day also marks the end of Chaturmas, a period of four months when certain auspicious activities are traditionally paused.
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Date And Time For Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024:
According to the Hindi Panchang, Dev Uthani Ekadashi during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) of Kartik month will commence on November 11, 2024, at 6:46 PM and conclude on November 12, 2024, at 4:04 PM.
- Vishnu Puja Timing: November 12, 2024, from 9:23 AM to 10:44 AM.
- Shaligram and Tulsi Puja Timing: November 12, 2024, from 7:08 PM to 8:47 PM.
Vrat Paran Timing For Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024:
The fast for Dev Uthani Ekadashi is observed for 24 hours. The Vrat Paran will take place on the Dwadashi Tithi (twelfth day) of Kartik month, on November 13, 2024, between 6:42 AM and 8:51 AM.
Significance Of Dev Uthani Ekadashi Vrat:
The rituals and auspicious activities that were paused during Devshayani Ekadashi resume with Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day invites his special grace upon families, while Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bless households with continuous wealth, prosperity, and abundance.
During the Chaturmas, the festival of Diwali is celebrated, where only Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped in the absence of Lord Vishnu. However, on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, following Lord Vishnu’s awakening, devotees celebrate Dev Diwali by worshipping both Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi together, marking a significant and joyful occasion.
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