Devshayani Ekadashi 2026
Devshayani Ekadashi 2027: Wednesday, July 14, 2027 →
Marks beginning of Chaturmas, Lord Vishnu's cosmic sleep begins
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
Ashadha Shukla Paksha
📖 The Story of Devshayani Ekadashi
Devshayani Ekadashi marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the four sacred months when Lord Vishnu goes into Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep) on the serpent Shesha in the ocean of milk. According to the Padma Purana, this is when the Lord rests, and devotees intensify their spiritual practices. The name comes from 'Dev' (God) and 'Shayan' (sleep). It's also called Ashadi Ekadashi in Maharashtra, marking the famous Pandharpur pilgrimage.
🙏 How to Observe Devshayani Ekadashi
- Wake up early and take a holy bath
- Observe strict fast from sunrise
- Visit Vishnu temples, especially Pandharpur
- Offer Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu
- Read Vishnu Sahasranama
- Chant 'Om Namo Narayanaya'
- Begin Chaturmas vows if observing
✨ Benefits of Observing Devshayani Ekadashi
- Marks auspicious beginning of Chaturmas
- Grants Lord Vishnu's special blessings
- Removes sins accumulated over lifetimes
- Brings prosperity and peace
- Ideal for starting new spiritual practices
🌍 Devshayani Ekadashi break-fast time in your city
The fast date and Parana (break-fast) window depend on where you are. Each city page lists all 2026 dates with ISKCON break-fast times in local time:
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