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Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023: The auspicious Dev Uthani Ekadashi is one of the most significant Ekadashi fasts. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu on Dev Uthana Ekadashi in order to seek his blessings. The four months of unfavourable time known as Chaturmas culminate on the occasion of Dev Uthani Ekadashi. The four months of Chaturmas leading up to Dev Uthani Ekadashi are thought to be Lord Vishnu's sleeping time. It is said that on Devshayani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu enters a state of repose known as Yoga Nidra, and awakens on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, four months later. 

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023: Date And Parana Timings 

- Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023 Date - 23rd November 2023

- Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023 Tithi Begins - 11:03 PM, 22nd November 2023

- Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023 Tithi Ends - 09:01 PM, 23rd November 2023 

- Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023 Parana Timings - 06:00 AM - 08:01 AM, 24th November 2023 

It is believed that Lord Vishnu awakes from the Yog Nidra after four months on the day of Dev Uthana Ekadashi. (Image Source: Canva)

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023 Significance 

It is believed that the one who fasts on Dev Uthani Ekadashi is freed from the sins of their previous seven births. It is widely held that keeping the Dev Uthani Ekadashi fast has great advantages and aids in achieving emancipation.  Taking a holy bath on Prabodhini Ekadashi is regarded as extremely virtuous which is even greater than the benefits obtained by going on a religious pilgrimage. 

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023 Story 

According to a legend, Goddess Lakshmi was not pleased with Lord Vishnu's odd sleeping habits. Lord Vishnu would alternate between sleeping for many days at a time and staying awake for many days at a time. Goddess Lakshmi expressed her displeasure to Lord Vishnu and asked him to help her find a way out. She also informed him that it took a long time for even the Devas, Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma, to meet him. At that moment, Lord Vishnu promised Goddess Lakshmi that he would resolve this issue. 

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A few days later, the saints and Devas (demigods) came to Lord Vishnu to report that the Vedas had been stolen by a demon by the name of Sankhyayan. Lord Vishnu assured the saints and devas that he would bring back the Vedas. After a battle, Lord Vishnu vanquished Sankhyayan and brought back the Vedas. After coming back, Lord Vishnu had an uninterrupted sleep for four months. Since then, this period came to be known as Chaturmas. 



(Disclaimer: This is based on general public information. Jagran English does not confirm its veracity. Before adopting any measures, consult an expert from the relevant field.)