Devutthana Ekadashi 2024: Significance, Rituals, and How to Observe the Sacred Vrat
Devutthana Ekadashi 2024: One of the most important Ekadashi in Hinduism is Devutthana Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi. During the Shukla Paksha, it is celebrated on Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the Kartik month. Today is the last day of the Chaturmas, a four-month period during which Lord Vishnu is thought to sleep.
Hindu mythology states that Lord Vishnu sleeps during Shukla Paksha in the Ashada month on the eve of Ekadashi and awakens on the eve of Devutthana Ekadashi.
It is thought that no auspicious task is carried out by the people during these four months. And all the holy and auspicious activities can only take place after Lord Vishnu awakens.
Date And Time For Devutthana 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 Devutthana 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.
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Significance of Devutthana Ekadashi 2024
In Hinduism, Devutthana Ekadashi has great spiritual significance. It is thought that attaining spiritual enlightenment and being freed from the cycle of birth and death can result from fasting and rituals on this day. “Prabodhini” means “awakening,” and it refers to the soul’s transition from ignorance to knowledge.
Devutthana Ekadashi 2024 Rituals
With Dev Uthani Ekadashi, the auspicious activities and rituals that were suspended during Devshayani Ekadashi are resumed. While Goddess Lakshmi is thought to bestow upon houses enduring wealth, success, and abundance, worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day invites his unique grace onto families.
In the absence of Lord Vishnu, only Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped at the Chaturmas celebration of Diwali. Nonetheless, believers commemorate Dev Diwali by worshiping both Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi jointly on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, which follows Lord Vishnu’s waking. This marks an important and joyous occasion.
Devutthana Ekadashi Vrat Puja Vidhi
Lord Vishnu is worshipped and urged to awaken on this Ekadashi. The following are the customs observed on this Ekadashi:
- On the morning of Ekadashi, pledge to fast and meditate on Lord Vishnu’s name.
- After bathing and cleaning the house, draw Lord Vishnu’s feet in your courtyard.
- Draw the images of God in an Okhli pounder and fill them with sugarcane, seasonal fruit, jujube, water chestnut (singhara), and other sweets. Next, place a lid over it.
- Light lamps (Diya) at temples and outside of your house on this day.
- Family members should worship Lord Vishnu and all other gods and goddesses at night.
- Then, while reciting these words: Utho Deva, Batho Deva, Aanguria Chatkao Deva, Nayi Soot, Nayi Kapas, and Deva Uthaye Kartik Masa, ring bells and blow a conch (Shankha) to awaken Lord Vishnu from his sleep.
In Hinduism, Devutthana Ekadashi, also called Prabodhini Ekadashi, is extremely important because it symbolizes the divine’s reawakening following a period of dormancy. Devotees are said to receive spiritual enlightenment and divine benefits by keeping fast and carrying out rituals on this auspicious day. Let’s seek Lord Vishnu’s infinite blessing and immerse ourselves in devotion as we commemorate Devutthana Ekadashi 2024.