Know What Is Special About Devshayani Ekadashi 2024
Monsoon with all its glory and grandeur arrives in India and brings along with it many festivals and fasts/vrats or pujas celebrated by millions of people in the subcontinent. There are various holy and pious days in the Hindu months of Ashadha and Shravan, which correspond to the English months of June and July. Devshayani Ekadashi is also known as Padma Ekadashi or Ashadhi Ekadashi. It is also called Dev Soni Gyaras or Dev Saini Ekadashi.
This year Devshayani Ekadashi will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Let us know about the worship method to be carried out during Devshayani Ekadashi 2024, its astrological significance, and how it helps to bring health and happiness.
About Devshayani Ekadashi
The eleventh day of the full moon day of Ashadha is celebrated as Devshayani Ekadashi. According to mythology, on this day Lord Vishnu falls asleep or is in deep meditation and wakes up four months later on Prabodhini Ekadashi or Devuthani Gyaras. Devshayani Ekadashi mostly falls near the Jagannath Rath Yatra every year.
Devshayani Ekadashi in 2024 - Time and Date
Devshayani Ekadashi: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Parana Time: 06:12 AM to 08:42 AM On 18th July
Dwadashi End Moment On Parana Day: 08:44 PM
Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 08:33 PM on Jul 16, 2024
Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 09:02 PM on July 17, 2024
Find Today’s auspicious timings in Panchang.
The Importance of Ashadi Ekadashi
According to the scriptures, Chaturmas starts from Ashadi Ekadashi or Dev Soni Ekadashi and 16 sacraments are banned for four months. However, worship, rituals, entry into a renovated house, and buying vehicles and jewellery, can be done.
This Ekadashi is also called Saubhagyadini Ekadashi. According to the Padma Purana, fasting on this day destroys the sins committed, intentional or unintentional. Also, worshipping on this day leads to salvation. According to Brahmavaivarta Purana, by observing fast on this day, all wishes are fulfilled.
