The Devshayani Ekadashi day holds special significance in Hinduism. Although each Ekadashi has its own importance, the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month is the most important. Ekadashi of Ashada Shukla Paksha is called Devshayani Ekadashi. According to Puranas, from this day Lord Vishnu goes to sleep in Patal Lok for four months.
After four months of rest, on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartik again believes to come on earth again. During this, Mahadev manages the universe. In such a situation, let us know when Devshayani Ekadashi 2023 is observed.
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Devshayani Ekadashi 2023 date and time
Ekadashi Tithi Begins: June 29, 2023, at 03:18 AM
Ekadashi date ends: June 30, 2023, at 02:42 AM
Time to observe Fasting
Paran (breaking the fast) time - 01:48 PM to 04:36 PM on June 30
Hari Vasar end time on Paran Tithi - 08:20 AM
What to eat in Devshayani Ekadashi?
However, there shouldn't be any different types of grains or cereals in your meal. While foods like Sabudana, Singhada, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and groundnuts can easily be consumed in fast.
What is Chaturmasya?
Devshayani Ekadashi is also known as Shayani Ekadashi, Maha Ekadashi, Pratima Ekadashi, Padma Ekadashi, Devpad Ekadashi, Ashadhi Ekadashi and Toli Ekadashi, Prabodhani Ekadashi. The time from the month of Ashadh to the month of Kartik is called Chaturmasya. In these four months, Shri Hari Vishnu sleeps on the eternal bed of Kshir Sagar. This is the reason why auspicious works such as marriage, sacrificial rituals, initiation, housewarming, etc. are not performed during these four months.
Importance of Devshayani Ekadashi 2023
According to religious belief, devotees who keep fast on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi and worship Lord Vishnu, all their sins committed knowingly or unknowingly are erased from their lives. Not only this, women get good luck by worshiping on this day. Along with this, your every wish is fulfilled when you observe fast with full devotion.
Importance of worshiping lord Vishnu on Devshayani Ekadashi
It is to be taken care that no auspicious work is done during this time. There is a ban on all auspicious works and functions to be performed for the period of four months. Devotees also make Lord Vishnu sleep on this Ekadashi by worshiping him according to the rules and regulations. Mantras are also chanted for this. It is said that Lord Vishnu is also worshiped on this day so that his grace remains on the devotees even during the four months of Yoga Nidra.
How to offer worship on Devshayani Ekadashi
➡ Take a bath, etc., after getting up early.
➡ In the home's shrine, turn on a lamp.
➡ Lord Vishnu Abhishek bathing in Ganges water.
➡ Present Lord Vishnu with flowers and basil leaves.
➡ Keep a fast on this day as well, if you can.
➡ Offer God worship and food. Keep in mind that Bhog is only supplied in the form of pure items.
➡ Tulsi must be a part of Lord Vishnu's Bhog. Lord Vishnu is reputedly unable to eat without Tulsi.
➡ On this auspicious day, worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu.
Ekadashi puja material list
The puja materials which is used during Ekadashi start with installing the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu in homes. After that anoint Sri Hari with Panchamrit. Then offer clothes, Yajnopaveet, Akshat, turmeric, sandalwood, yellow flowers, garland, basil leaves, fruits, incense, lamp, betel leaf, betel nut, etc. Are used for offerings to lord Vishnu.
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