Devshayani Ekadashi 2025: Date, Significance, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi & Parana Time

🗓️ Date: Sunday, July 6, 2025
📌 Parana (Vrat breaking) time: July 7, from 05:20 AM to 08:06 AM
🕉️ Dwadashi ends: July 7 at 11:10 PM
🔔 Ekadashi begins: July 5 at 6:58 PM
🔚 Ekadashi ends: July 6 at 9:14 PM

Significance of Devshayani Ekadashi

Devshayani Ekadashi, also known as Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi, Padma Ekadashi, and Hari Shayani Ekadashi, is one of the most sacred Ekadashis in the Hindu calendar. On this day, Lord Vishnu is believed to enter Yoganidra (divine sleep) in the Kshir Sagar (cosmic ocean) for the next four months — a period known as Chaturmas. During this phase, auspicious events like weddings and new ventures are avoided.

It is a day of spiritual dedication, self-restraint, and deep devotion. Observing this fast is believed to destroy sins and open the path toward moksha (liberation).

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Beginning of Chaturmas

Chaturmas (meaning “four months”) begins with Devshayani Ekadashi and ends on Prabodhini Ekadashi (Kartik Shukla Ekadashi). These four months — Ashadha, Shravana, Bhadrapada, and Ashwin — are considered spiritually potent. Sages and saints traditionally pause their travels and engage in deep spiritual practice during this time.

Puja Vidhi (Worship Ritual) of Devshayani Ekadashi

1. Preparations:

• Consume only satvik (pure vegetarian) food the day before (July 5).
• Wake up during Brahma Muhurta, take a bath, and vow to observe the fast.
• Follow either nirjala (waterless) or phalahar (fruit-based) fasting as per capability.

2. Puja Samagri (Items Needed):

• Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, sandalwood, ghee lamp, incense, coconut, Panchamrit, and prasad.

3. Puja Procedure:

• Bathe the idol or image of Lord Vishnu with Ganga water.
• Offer yellow garments, flowers, sandal paste, and Tulsi leaves.
• Recite Vishnu Sahasranama, Vishnu Ashtottara, and other Vishnu mantras.
• Reading the Bhagavad Gita is highly recommended.

4. Night Vigil:

• Devotees should stay awake during the night and perform bhajans and kirtans.
• Light a ghee lamp and offer it in front of Lord Vishnu.

Parana Timing (Breaking the Fast) – July 7, 2025

Parana marks the completion of the Ekadashi vrat.
This year, it should be done between 05:20 AM and 08:06 AM on July 7.
Dwadashi ends at 11:10 PM the same day, so Parana must be completed before then.

Consuming Tulsi water, jaggery, and a light satvik meal is considered auspicious during Parana.

Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Legend)

According to Hindu scriptures, once King Mandhata’s kingdom suffered a severe drought. The people were distressed and food was scarce. The King approached Sage Angira for guidance, who advised him to observe Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi Vrat with complete devotion. The King followed the advice sincerely, and soon his kingdom was blessed with rains and prosperity.

This tale signifies that observing Devshayani Ekadashi with faith can eliminate suffering and attract divine blessings.

Connection with Tulsi Vivah

Devshayani Ekadashi is also the day when Lord Vishnu enters sleep and prepares for his symbolic wedding with Tulsi Mata, which takes place on Prabodhini Ekadashi.
Devotees begin special Tulsi worship from this day onward for four months.

Do’s and Don’ts on Devshayani Ekadashi

✅ Do’s:

• Observe fast with sincerity.
• Worship Lord Vishnu with Tulsi leaves and yellow flowers.
• Chant Vishnu mantras and read spiritual scriptures.
• Donate food, clothes, and essentials to the needy.

❌ Don’ts:

• Avoid onion, garlic, meat, alcohol, and tamasic food.
• Refrain from negative speech, lies, and immoral thoughts.
• Do not pluck Tulsi leaves on the day of Ekadashi (pluck them a day earlier).
• Avoid engaging in worldly pleasures.

Religious Activities During Chaturmas

• Daily bhajans and satsangs.
• Hosting Bhagavad Katha, Vishnu Puja, and Tulsi Archana.
• Acts of charity, especially Anna Daan (food donation), are considered extremely meritorious.
• Some people undertake austerities, such as eating once a day or refraining from certain foods or habits during the entire Chaturmas.

Specialty of Devshayani Ekadashi 2025

• This year, the Ekadashi falls on a Sunday, the day dedicated to Surya Dev (Sun God).
• The combined spiritual energies of Vishnu and Surya make this Ekadashi even more potent for healing, prosperity, and inner awakening.
• Night vigil and prayers on this day will yield great spiritual benefits.

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Conclusion

Devshayani Ekadashi is more than just a fasting ritual — it is an opportunity for inner transformation, discipline, and devotion. By surrendering to Lord Vishnu on this sacred day, devotees can purify their karma, attain peace, and move closer to the goal of liberation.

Let this Ekadashi be the start of your Chaturmas journey, filled with self-control, devotion, and spiritual upliftment.