Devshayani Ekadashi — महत्त्वम्
Devshayani Ekadashi marks the day when Lord Vishnu begins his four-month cosmic sleep (Chaturmas). It falls in Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi. Fasting and puja are observed for prosperity.
Devshayani Ekadashi — महत्त्वम्
According to the Padma Purana, on this day Vishnu goes to sleep on the serpent Shesha in the Kshira Sagara. He wakes on Devutthana Ekadashi. The Chaturmas period is considered inauspicious for weddings and other major undertakings in traditional belief.
Devshayani Ekadashi — पूजाविधिः
- Observe Ekadashi fast (no grains); take a bath at sunrise.
- Offer tulsi, flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu; chant mantras.
- Pray for Vishnu's grace during his sleep; avoid starting major new ventures.
- Stay sattvic and avoid tamasic food; break fast on Dwadashi morning.
Devshayani Ekadashi — मन्त्राः
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya
Salutations to Vasudeva
Devshayani Ekadashi — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Fruits
- ●Milk
- ●No grains
- ●Break on Dwadashi
Devshayani Ekadashi — अन्यनामानि
Pan-India(देवशयनी एकादशी)
Chaturmas begins
North India(हरिशयनी एकादशी)
Vishnu sleep, no new ventures
Devshayani Ekadashi — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Fast and worship Vishnu
- ✓Offer tulsi
- ✓Stay sattvic
- ✓Break at Dwadashi
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not eat grains
- ✗Avoid major new ventures
- ✗Do not disrespect the day
Devshayani Ekadashi — FAQ
- Devshayani Ekadashi किम् अस्ति?
- Devshayani Ekadashi marks the day when Lord Vishnu begins his four-month cosmic sleep (Chaturmas).
- Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे Devshayani Ekadashi Saturday, July 25, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- Devshayani Ekadashi पूजाविधिः का?
- Observe Ekadashi fast (no grains); take a bath at sunrise.; Offer tulsi, flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu; chant mantras.; Pray for Vishnu's grace during his sleep; avoid starting major new ventures.; Stay sattvic and avoid tamasic food; break fast on Dwadashi morning.
- Devshayani Ekadashi दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Fruits, Milk, No grains, Break on Dwadashi
- Devshayani Ekadashi दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Fast and worship Vishnu; Offer tulsi; Stay sattvic
- Devshayani Ekadashi दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not eat grains; Avoid major new ventures; Do not disrespect the day
- Devshayani Ekadashi दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- Devshayani Ekadashi Vishnu देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming Devshayani Ekadashi Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Devshayani Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | Saturday | 04:15 pm | Devshayani |
| Jul 14, 2027 | Wednesday | 04:03 pm | Devshayani |