Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi or Devutthana Ekadashi, marks one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. It signifies the end of Lord Vishnu’s four-month-long cosmic slumber, known as Chaturmas, and the beginning of the wedding and festive season in India. Devotees across the country observe this sacred day with deep devotion, fasting, and elaborate rituals.
In 2025, Dev Uthani Ekadashi holds special significance as it brings the divine energy of renewal, auspicious beginnings, and spiritual awakening.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 Date & Timings
Ekadashi Tithi Begins: Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 09:11 AM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends: Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 07:11 AM
Parana (Breaking Fast) Time: Sunday, November 2, 2025, 6:34 AM – 8:46 AM
Significance of Dev Uthani Ekadashi
According to Hindu mythology, on Ashadha Ekadashi (Dev Shayani Ekadashi), Lord Vishnu goes into a deep cosmic sleep (Yoga Nidra) in the Ksheersagar (cosmic ocean). He awakens after four months on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, also known as Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
These four months, known as Chaturmas, are considered inauspicious for marriages, new ventures, or sacred rituals. Once Lord Vishnu awakens, the divine energy returns to the cosmos, marking the beginning of auspicious activities such as weddings, housewarmings, and temple ceremonies.
The festival is celebrated with great devotion, especially in Vrindavan, Mathura, Varanasi, and Nathdwara, where elaborate rituals and processions honor Lord Vishnu’s awakening.
The Legend Behind Dev Uthani Ekadashi
The story of Dev Uthani Ekadashi is rooted in ancient Hindu scriptures. It is believed that when Lord Vishnu went into deep sleep on Shayani Ekadashi, all auspicious activities came to a halt. The Devas (gods) and devotees awaited His awakening to resume prosperity and joy in the world.
On Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, Goddess Lakshmi, along with the other deities, performed rituals to awaken Lord Vishnu. Pleased with their devotion, Vishnu awoke, bringing happiness, balance, and divine blessings back to the universe.
This day also marks the celebration of Tulsi Vivah, the symbolic wedding of Tulsi (Holy Basil) and Lord Vishnu in the form of Shaligram. This ritual signifies the start of the Hindu wedding season and is considered highly auspicious for newlyweds and families planning important ceremonies.
Puja Vidhi and Rituals
Devotees observing the Dev Uthani Ekadashi Vrat follow traditional fasting and puja rituals to seek Lord Vishnu’s blessings:
1 Morning Rituals
Wake up early during Brahma Muhurat, take a holy bath, and wear clean, fresh clothes. Prepare the puja altar with an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
2 Fasting (Vrat)
Observers keep a strict fast from sunrise to the next day. Some devotees follow a Nirjala fast (without food or water), while others take fruits and milk.
3 Puja Offerings
Offer Panchamrit (a mix of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar), Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, incense, and fruits to Lord Vishnu. Chant the “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” mantra and recite the Vishnu Sahasranama for divine grace.
4 Tulsi Vivah Ceremony
In many households and temples, Tulsi Vivah is performed on this day. The ceremony involves decorating the Tulsi plant as a bride and Lord Shaligram as the groom, followed by traditional wedding rituals and bhajans
5 Parana (Breaking the Fast)
The fast is broken after sunrise on Dwadashi Tithi, the next day, after offering food and prayers to Lord Vishnu.
Spiritual Benefits of Observing Dev Uthani Ekadashi
It is believed to wash away sins and grant moksha (liberation).
Brings prosperity, harmony, and happiness in the family.
Removes negative energies and revives spiritual strength.
Bestows blessings for successful new beginnings and auspicious ceremonies.
Conclusion
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 is more than a religious observance—it’s a celebration of renewal, devotion, and divine awakening. As Lord Vishnu rises from His cosmic rest, the world rejoices in new beginnings and positive energy. By observing this sacred Ekadashi with sincerity and faith, devotees invite peace, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment into their lives.
