Devutthana Ekadashi 2026
Friday, 20 November 2026 · By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikaal Vaani · Swiss Ephemeris · Lahiri Ayanamsha
Planetary Ruler: Jupiter
Devutthana Ekadashi 2026 falls on November 20, 2026, marking the sacred Kartik Shukla Ekadashi tithi. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu with fasts, sugarcane offerings, and night vigils as he awakens from his four-month yogic slumber. Also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, this auspicious day ends Chaturmas and heralds the beginning of the Hindu wedding season.
Significance
According to Hindu tradition, Lord Vishnu enters a four-month period of yogic sleep, known as Yoga Nidra, on Shayani Ekadashi during Ashadha. He awakens on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, giving this day the name Devutthana or Prabodhini Ekadashi. The awakening of Vishnu signifies the restoration of active preservation and order across creation. This sacred tithi brings an end to the four-month Chaturmas observance, during which auspicious rites and marriages are paused. Devotees also observe the ceremonial wedding of the sacred Tulsi plant to Shaligram on or immediately following this day. By fasting and offering prayers on this tithi, seekers purify past karma, cultivate devotion, and invite divine blessings for spiritual progress and family prosperity.
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Why is Devutthana Ekadashi considered auspicious for marriages?
Devutthana Ekadashi marks the conclusion of the four-month Chaturmas period, during which Lord Vishnu rests. His awakening restores divine grace for worldly endeavors, thereby reopening the auspicious season for Hindu weddings and housewarming ceremonies.
What offerings are traditionally made on Devutthana Ekadashi?
Devotees traditionally offer seasonal autumn harvests to Lord Vishnu, including fresh sugarcane, water chestnuts, sweet potatoes, and amla. Offering sacred Tulsi leaves and lighting a ghee lamp are essential components of the ritual worship.
How should one break the Devutthana Ekadashi fast?
The fast is broken on the following day, Dwadashi, during the Parana Muhurat. Devotees first offer prayers and food donations to Brahmins or the underprivileged, followed by consuming a simple sattvic meal.