Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month is called Devuthani Ekadashi, which is also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi and Guruvayur Ekadashi. On this holy day, Lord Vishnu wakes up from four months of yogic sleep and again takes up the task of nurturing the universe. According to religious belief, keeping a fast on Devuthani Ekadashi and worshipping Lord Vishnu destroys the sorrows and sins of a person’s life. On this day, i.e. Ekadashi Tithi, Tulsi Vivah is also organized, which continues till Purnima Tithi. According to mythology, on this day Tulsi is married to Lord Shaligram. Shaligram is called Lord Shri Vishnu.
This year the festival of Devuthani Ekadashi will be celebrated on 12 November 2024. Let us know why the fast and worship of Devuthani Ekadashi will be done on 12 November 2024-
When is Devuthani Ekadashi 2024 (Devuthani Ekadashi 2024 kab hai)-
- Ekadashi Tithi Start: 11 November 2024 at 06:47 PM
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: By 04:06 PM on 12 November 2024
- Bhadra date and time: – On November 12, 2024, Bhadra of the mortal world will start at 05:28 am and will last till 04:04 pm.
Devuthani Ekadashi fasting and worship date: 12 November 2024
This year the Ekadashi Tithi of Kartik Shukla Paksha is starting on 11 November 2024 at 6:47 pm and will last till 12 November 2024 at 4:06 pm. From a religious point of view, the Ekadashi fast is considered auspicious only when it does not coincide with Dashami. The Ekadashi of 11 November is starting in the evening after the end of Dashami, thus the Ekadashi of this day will be ‘Dashami Yukt Ekadashi’. In Padma Purana, the Ekadashi fast with Dashami has been described as fruitless, hence there is no special benefit of fasting on this day.
On the other hand, on November 12, Ekadashi will be free from Dashami for the whole day and Dwadashi will enter after 4:06 pm. According to Padma Purana, Dwadashi Tithi is very dear to God and hence the fast of ‘Dwadashi Yukta Ekadashi’ is completely fruitful. According to religious beliefs, fasting on such Ekadashi gives special virtuous results and this fast is considered very auspicious. Therefore, this year, fasting on Ekadashi on 12 November 2024 will be beneficial and give full results. But worship only after Bhadra ends.
Method of worship
This holy day of Devuthani Ekadashi is an occasion for special worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Take a bath in the morning, wear clean clothes and decorate the temple of your house and anoint the idol of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi with Ganga water, milk, pure water, and honey. Light a lamp in front of them and offer sandalwood, flowers, and Tulsi leaves, which are very dear to the Lord. Sugarcane is also prominently offered to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day, which is considered a symbol of prosperity and sweetness.
If possible, take a pledge to observe Ekadashi fast and observe it with devotion and faith throughout the day. Tulsi Vivah is also organized on this day, which is an important part of the tradition of Devuthani Ekadashi. Clean and decorate the Tulsi plant and perform the marriage ceremony of Tulsi Mata with Shaligram Bhagwan (symbol of Vishnu Ji). Perform this marriage ritually using roli, rice, flowers, akshat, clothes and sweets.
At the end of the puja, do the aarti of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi and pray to them for happiness, prosperity, and auspiciousness. Do recite Vishnu Sahasranama and Vishnu Stotra, which helps in getting the special blessings of the Lord. Giving charity on this day and donating the things needed by the needy people is considered extremely auspicious, so one must donate according to one’s faith on this day.
Resumption of marriages and other auspicious functions
Chaturmas ends on the holy date of Uthani Ekadashi. This four-month period of Chaturmas is considered forbidden for auspicious works like marriage, tonsure and housewarming, but after this Ekadashi all these auspicious works start again. This day is especially considered very auspicious for those whose marriage or other important works are getting delayed. It is believed that on this day, with the blessings of Lord Vishnu, all obstacles are removed and solutions to problems become possible.
Importance of Devuthani Ekadashi: –
The day of Devuthani Ekadashi is a symbol of spiritual awakening and joy. By worshipping Lord Vishnu with devotion on this day, one can achieve happiness, prosperity, and auspiciousness in life. It is believed that by worshipping on this holy day, major troubles and obstacles are removed and sins are destroyed.
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