- By Kashish Rai
- Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:25 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Prabodhini Ekadashi or Dev Uthani Ekadashi is a significant Hindu festival enthusiastically celebrated across India. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this auspicious day falls on the 11th day (Ekadashi) of Kartik month's bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha). Among the 24 Ekadashis observed annually, Dev Uthani Ekadashi holds great importance. It marks the end of Lord Vishnu's four-month cosmic sleep, symbolising his awakening and renewal. Devotees fast, worship Lord Vishnu, and offer prayers for prosperity, happiness, and spiritual growth. This Ekadashi also heralds the beginning of the wedding season in Hindu culture, with Lord Vishnu's blessings sought for marital harmony and happiness. This year, Dev Uthani Ekadashi is being observed on 12th November 2024.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Date And Time
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024 Date: 12th November 2024
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 06:46 PM, 11th November 2024
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 04:04 PM, 12th November 2024
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Parana Time
The Parana Time of Dev Uthani Ekadashi is from 06:42 AM to 10:18 AM on 13th November 2024.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Significance
Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, marks Lord Vishnu's awakening after four months of cosmic sleep. The name breaks down into "Dev" (God/Lord Vishnu), "Uthani" (awakening), and "Ekadashi" (11th day). This significant day kickstarts auspicious times, and many weddings take place after Ekadashi. Devotees fast and worship Lord Vishnu, seeking spiritual growth, peace, and forgiveness for past mistakes.
Observing the Dev Uthani Ekadashi vrat brings numerous blessings. Lord Vishnu grants abundance, protection, and overall well-being to devotees. New ventures initiated after the vrat are believed to be successful and fulfilling. This sacred day also harmonises relationships and brings peace to one's life. By practising the vrat, devotees demonstrate devotion, cleansing their minds and soul. With Lord Vishnu's blessings, individuals can expect a prosperous and balanced life, making Dev Uthani Ekadashi a vital observance in Hindu culture.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi or Prabodhini Ekadashi marks the awakening of Lord Vishnu from his cosmic slumber and the end of the Chaturmas period. (Image Source: Canva)
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Puja Vidhi
On Prabodhini Ekadashi, devotees begin the day with a purifying bath in holy rivers or water bodies before sunrise. This sacred bath is considered more beneficial than bathing in prominent Hindu pilgrimages. Devotees then observe a strict fast, abstaining from food and water throughout the day. In the evening, they visit Lord Vishnu temples to participate in puja rituals.
The day's worship includes drawing Lord Vishnu's picture and covering it with a brass plate to symbolize his sleep. Devotees offer lamps, fruits, and vegetables, singing bhakti songs and praying for Lord Vishnu's awakening and blessings. Children create noise and light mustard torches to "wake" Lord Vishnu. This day also marks the sacred marriage ceremony of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Tulsi, known as Tulsi Vivah, which may also take place the following day. This joyous occasion is filled with devotion, prayer, and celebration, seeking Lord Vishnu's blessings for prosperity and happiness.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Vrat Katha
According to the Padma Purana, Lord Krishna explained the significance of Prabodhini Ekadashi to King Yudhisthira. Brahma narrated this story to Narada, highlighting the day's importance. Prabodhini Ekadashi, falling in Kartik's bright half, marks Lord Vishnu's awakening from cosmic sleep.
Fasting on Prabodhini Ekadashi brings immense blessings, equivalent to performing hundreds of Rajasuya yagya and thousands of Ashwamedha yagya. Devotees receive splendour, wealth, intellect, kingdom, and happiness. This sacred day also forgives sins, including severe ones, and rescues ancestors from hell, guiding them to moksha and Vaikuntha.
Worshipping Lord Vishnu with fruits, camphor, and saffron yields immense blessings. Reading or listening to the Bhagavata, singing devotional songs, and using Tulasi leaves in worship bring salvation and protection from hell. Observing vrat on Prabodhini Ekadashi ensures pleasure, spiritual growth, and divine pleasure. Lord Vishnu's blessings are abundant on this day, making it a vital observance in Hindu culture.
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