Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 — All You Need To Know About Date, Rituals, And Chaturmas

Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 marks the start of Chaturmas, a sacred 4-month period of devotion, fasting, and self-discipline. Know the date, rituals, and what to avoid during this auspicious time.

Devshayani Ekadashi marks the start of Chaturmas, a sacred pause for devotion and discipline.

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Devshayani Ekadashi marks the day when Lord Vishnu enters Yoganidra in the Kshira Sagar. From this moment, the responsibility of the universe is entrusted to other deities for the next four months. This sacred day also signifies the beginning of Chaturmas, a spiritually significant period during which auspicious activities like marriages, housewarming ceremonies, and land worship are avoided.

When Is Devshayani Ekadashi In 2025?

As per the Hindu Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha will begin at 6:58 PM on July 5, 2025. It will end at 9:14 PM on July 6, 2025. Since the sunrise on July 6 falls within the Ekadashi tithi, the vrat for Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on July 6, 2025.

Significance Of Devshayani Ekadashi And Chaturmas

On this day, it is believed that Lord Vishnu enters Yoganidra and relinquishes the operation of the universe to other celestial beings. His period of rest, known as Chaturmas, begins from July 6 and continues until Devuthani Ekadashi on November 1, 2025.

Chaturmas is regarded as a time for penance, fasting, meditation, and selfrestraint. It is advised to abstain from luxury, celebrations, and indulgence during this period, as the focus shifts towards inner reflection and spiritual growth.

What Should Be Avoided During Chaturmas?

Certain actions are traditionally restricted during Chaturmas, as it is a sacred phase of selfdiscipline and devotion:

• Weddings: Marriages are not considered auspicious during this time.
• Housewarming Ceremonies: Entering a new home is generally postponed.
• Land Worship Or New Construction: Initiating any landrelated activity is discouraged.
• Mundan Ceremonies: Children’s haircutting rituals are avoided.
• Engagements Or New Relationships: Starting new alliances is deferred.

What Should Be Done During Chaturmas?

• Worship Lord Vishnu with devotion and observe Ekadashi fasts.
• Consume sattvicfood and avoid non veg, onion, and garlic.
• Engage in meditation, prayers, and spiritual readings.
• Stay away from falsehood, anger, and laziness.

Devshayani Ekadashi is not only symbolic of Lord Vishnu’s rest, but also of a personal pause, an opportunity for selfdiscipline, introspection, and spiritual elevation. By adhering to the principles of Chaturmas, one can bring peace, discipline, and divine grace into life.

If you wish for success in your endeavours and lasting harmony, follow the spiritual guidelines of this sacred four-month period.

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