Devshayani Ekadashi 2026
Marks beginning of Chaturmas, Lord Vishnu's cosmic sleep begins
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
Ashadha Shukla Paksha
Fast Begins (IST)
05:15 AM
Parana Time (IST)
06:10 AM (next day)
📖 The Story of Devshayani Ekadashi
Devshayani Ekadashi marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the four sacred months when Lord Vishnu goes into Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep) on the serpent Shesha in the ocean of milk. According to the Padma Purana, this is when the Lord rests, and devotees intensify their spiritual practices. The name comes from 'Dev' (God) and 'Shayan' (sleep). It's also called Ashadi Ekadashi in Maharashtra, marking the famous Pandharpur pilgrimage.
🙏 How to Observe Devshayani Ekadashi
- Wake up early and take a holy bath
- Observe strict fast from sunrise
- Visit Vishnu temples, especially Pandharpur
- Offer Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu
- Read Vishnu Sahasranama
- Chant 'Om Namo Narayanaya'
- Begin Chaturmas vows if observing
✨ Benefits of Observing Devshayani Ekadashi
- Marks auspicious beginning of Chaturmas
- Grants Lord Vishnu's special blessings
- Removes sins accumulated over lifetimes
- Brings prosperity and peace
- Ideal for starting new spiritual practices
💡 Tip: For maximum spiritual benefit, combine fasting with reading scriptures, chanting, and charity. Even if you cannot fast completely, avoiding grains and maintaining a devotional attitude brings great merit.
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