Devutthana Ekadashi 2026
Devutthana Ekadashi 2027: Wednesday, November 10, 2027 →
Marks end of Chaturmas, Lord Vishnu awakens from cosmic sleep
📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
Kartika Shukla Paksha
Parana window: drikpanchang.com (New Delhi, Smarta). Your city's date and window may differ; see the city pages below. Smarta Parana is after Hari Vasara ends (12:07 PM); ISKCON and Vaishnava followers fast on Saturday, November 21 instead.
📖 The Story of Devutthana Ekadashi
Devutthana (awakening of God) or Prabodhini Ekadashi marks the end of Chaturmas - Lord Vishnu wakes from His cosmic sleep. This is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Tulsi Vivah (ceremonial marriage of Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu) is performed on this day, marking the beginning of the wedding season in India. All auspicious activities resume after this day.
🙏 How to Observe Devutthana Ekadashi
- Wake early and perform grand puja
- Perform Tulsi Vivah ceremony
- Decorate home and temples
- Offer sugarcane to Lord Vishnu
- Ring bells to awaken the Lord
- Begin wedding preparations if planned
- Celebrate with community
✨ Benefits of Observing Devutthana Ekadashi
- Most auspicious day for new beginnings
- Marks start of wedding season
- Ends Chaturmas restrictions
- Grants wishes for marriage
- Brings prosperity and joy
🌍 Devutthana 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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