Devshayani Ekadashi, also known as Shayani Ekadashi, Tholi Ekadashi and Ashadhi Ekadashi, is an important occasion that is celebrated by devotees of Lord Vishnu. Ashadha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi is known as Devshayani Ekadashi. On this day, Lord Vishnu goes to sleep and wakes up after four months on Prabodhini Ekadashi. Devshayani Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh lunar day (Ekadashi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Ashadha, which falls in June or July in the Gregorian calendar. Tholi Ekadashi 2024 Telugu Date in India: When Is Toli Ekadashi? Know Time, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi and Significance of Shayani Ekadashi Celebrations.

This year, Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 17. The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 08:33 PM on July 16 and end at 09:02 PM on July 17. The Parana time (fast breaking time) will be on July 18 from 06:10 AM to 08:48 AM. On Parana Day, the Dwadashi End Moment will be at 08:44 PM. Scroll down to know more about the Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 date, timings and the significance of this day. Ekadashi 2024 List for PDF Download Online: Dates, Parana Timings, Significance and Rituals of the 24 Ekadashi Vrat.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 Date and Timings

  • Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 17.

  • The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 08:33 PM on July 16 and end at 09:02 PM on July 17.

Devshayani Ekadashi Significance

Devshayani Ekadashi is an important and auspicious day for Vaishnavas, the followers of the Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu. Devshayani Ekadashi is also known as Padma Ekadashi, Ashadi Ekadashi and Hari Shayani Ekadashi. It is said that Lord Vishnu goes to sleep on this day and wakes up after four months on Prabodhini Ekadashi. Devshayani Ekadashi comes just after the famous Jagannath Rathyatra and currently falls in June or July on the English calendar. Devshayani Ekadashi is considered holy as Chaturmas, a holy period of four months in the Hindu calendar, starts on this day.

As per religious texts, it is believed that Lord Vishnu falls asleep in Kshira Sagara - the cosmic ocean of milk - on Shesha, the cosmic serpent. The Lord finally awakens from his slumber four months later on Prabodhini Ekadashi - eleventh day of the bright fortnight in the Hindu month Kartika which falls in October or November. This period is known as Chaturmasya. Shayani Ekadashi is the beginning of the Chaturmasya.

(The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

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