Why is Dev Uthani Ekadashi important?
According to tradition, Lord Vishnu goes into yoga nidra on Devshayani Ekadashi in the monsoon and wakes on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, ending Chaturmas. From this day marriages, griha pravesh and other auspicious ceremonies resume, which is why the wedding season is linked to it.
Ekadashi vrat basics
- Fasting from grains and beans on the day, with fruit, milk or a sattvik diet as your tradition allows
- Waking early, bathing and worshipping Lord Vishnu with tulsi leaves, which are especially dear to him
- Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama or the Vishnu mantras and staying awake with bhajans in the evening
- Breaking the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise during the parana window
Tulsi Vivah follows
The symbolic marriage of Tulsi with Shaligram (Vishnu) is performed on or just after Dev Uthani Ekadashi. In 2026 it falls on Saturday, 21 November.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja 2026 puja vidhi (step by step)
- Bathe early, clean the puja space and take the Ekadashi vrat sankalp.
- Place an image or idol of Lord Vishnu and draw his charan (footprints) with rice flour.
- Offer tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, fruit and sugarcane, and light a ghee diya.
- Chant 'Uttishtha Govinda' mantras to wake the Lord, and recite Vishnu Sahasranama.
- Perform the evening aarti, and break the fast on Dwadashi during the parana time.
Book a Pandit Ji for Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja
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Frequently asked questions
When is Dev Uthani Ekadashi in 2026?
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026 is on Friday, 20 November 2026 (Kartik Shukla Ekadashi). Tulsi Vivah follows on 21 November.
What happens on Dev Uthani Ekadashi?
Lord Vishnu is believed to awaken from his four-month sleep, Chaturmas ends, and auspicious events such as weddings can begin again.
Can I eat rice on Dev Uthani Ekadashi?
Traditionally grains, including rice, and beans are avoided on Ekadashi. Many keep a fruit or milk diet. Follow your family tradition and health needs.
How do I find the right muhurat for Dev Uthani Ekadashi parana?
The exact muhurat depends on your city's sunrise, sunset and tithi timings. Check a local panchang, or book a Pandit Ji on Live Sharma Ji, who will confirm the correct muhurat for your location before the puja.
Festival dates follow the lunar calendar (tithi) and can differ by a day between cities and panchangs. Confirm the exact muhurat for your city with your Pandit Ji when you book.
