Devshayani Ekadashi 2024: Ashadi Ekadashi today; know significance, shubh muhurat, rituals, vrat timings, parana time

Published on: Jul 17, 2024, 10:46:24 IST

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Devshayani Ekadashi 2024: The Ashadi Ekadashi falls today, July 17. Find out its significance, shubh muhurat, rituals, vrat timings, and parana time inside.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2024: The Ashadha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi is known as Devshayani Ekadashi. The festival holds much significance for Hindu devotees of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu goes to sleep (Yog Nidra) and wakes up after four months on Prabodhini Ekadashi. During this time, starting any auspicious work is prohibited. Read on to learn about this festival's shubh muhurat, vrat muhurat, parana time, rituals, and more. (Also Read | Ashura Muharram 2024: History and significance of Sunni fasting and Shia faaka on 10th Muharram)

Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 Shubh Muhurat, Vrat Muhurat and Parana Time

This year, Devshayani Ekadashi falls on July 17, today. According to Drik Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi began at 8:33 pm on July 16 and will end at 9:02 pm on July 17. Devotees should observe a fast from sunrise and end it the next day, after sunrise. Meanwhile, the vrat parana time, or the time to end the fast, is on July 18 from 5:35 am to 8:20 am. The end of the day of the parana Dwadashi is at 8:44 pm.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 Significance and Rituals

Devshayani Ekadashi is also known as Padma Ekadashi, Ashadi Ekadashi, and Hari Shayani Ekadashi. The Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha. It is believed that Lord Vishnu goes to sleep on Sheeshnaag in Ksheer Sagar (milky ocean) for four months, and this period is called Chaturmaas. One should pray to Lord Vishnu on this day to seek his blessings.

Begin your day by taking an early morning holy bath. Place a wooden plank and place an idol of Lord Vishnu on it. Chant mantras and offer Lord Vishnu with cow ghee, yellow chandan, roli, five fruits, dry fruits, yellow flower garland, and sweets. One can also perform hawan at their home to remove negative energies. It is also believed that those who observe the Devshayani Ekadashi fast must perform charity and donate essentials to the needy.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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