Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023: Tithi, Puja Vidhi, Significance and more!
Dev Uthani Ekadashi is one of the most important Ekadashi Vrats. On this day, devotees pray to Bhagwan Vishnu and seek his blessings. On this day, Bhagwan Vishnu wakes up from his sleep. The term ‘Dev Uthani’ translates to ‘waking up God,’ while ‘Ekadashi’ refers to the 11th day. It is also known as “Hari Prabodhini Ekadashi” or “Dev Uttana Ekadashi”.
In 2023, Dev Uthani Ekadashi is on the 23rd of November.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023 Tithi and Muhrat
The Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023 date and time are given below.
- Devutthana Ekadashi Date- 23rd November 2023, Thursday
- Parana Time- 06:39 AM to 08:53 AM, 24th November 2023, Friday
- Ekadashi Tithi Starts- 11:03 PM, 22nd November 2023, Wednesday
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends- 09:01 PM, 23rd November 2023, Thursday
- Dwadashi End Moment- 05:06 PM, 24th November 2023, Friday
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Legend of the Dev Uthani Ekadashi
As per the texts, Bhagwan Vishnu used to stay awake for many years, dealing with his duty of defeating evil. This messed up his sleep, and he ended up sleeping for many years unexpectedly. This irregular sleeping pattern bothered his wife, Devi Lakshmi. She asked him to fix it so she could get some rest. Bhagwan Vishnu realised he was troubling Devi Lakshmi and other gods. He decided that the time when the world ends, known as ‘Pralaya Kaleen,’ would be his deep sleep or ‘Maha Nindra.’ The four months he takes a shorter nap would be ‘Alpa Nindra,’ and it would be exceptional for his followers. He said that devotees who serve him during this time, organising festivities for his awakening, will have Bhagwan Vishnu bless their homes.
Therefore, he chose to sleep for four months every year during the rainy season. It is believed that the divine deity starts sleeping, known as ‘Yoga Nidra,’ on Dev Shayani Ekadashi in the month of Ashadh (around June and July) and wakes up on Devutthana Ekadashi.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
The puja Vidhi is as follows:
- On Dev Uthani Ekadashi, start your day by waking up early, taking a vow to fast, and reflecting on Bhagwan Vishnu. Devotees observe a day-long fast for Bhagwan Vishnu.
- On this day, it is essential to purify by taking a bath and wearing clean clothes. After your bath, draw the feet of Bhagwan Vishnu in a square in your house’s courtyard.
- Sketch pictures of Bhagwan Vishnu on a mortar and fill it with fruits, jujube, water chestnuts (Singhara), sugarcane, seasonal fruits and sweets. Cover it with a lid.
- In the evening, light earthen Diyas outside homes, at the place of worship, and in temples.
- On this day, dry fruits like almonds, pistachios, etc. can be consumed along with bananas, mango, grapes, etc.,
- At night, worship all Gods and Goddesses, including Bhagwan Vishnu, with complete devotion. To wake up Bhagwan Vishnu from his deep slumber, ring bells and blow the Shankha.
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Significance of Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Dev Uthani Ekadashi may be known by different names among various devotees, but what remains common is its immense reverence. While all Ekadashis have importance, there is an undeniable acknowledgement that Devutthana Ekadashi in the Kartik Shukla Paksha, occurring after the festival of Diwali, is especially auspicious and fortunate. This occasion carries significant meaning among Hindus.
During these four months, it is believed that Bhagwan Vishnu goes to sleep in Devasayan, and therefore, auspicious tasks are avoided. Only after Bhagwan Vishnu wakes up, known as Devotthan Ekadashi, all manglik events are initiated. This day is also called Devotthan Ekadashi due to the sense of awakening or devotion. Fasting is emphasised on this day, and it is said that worshipping properly can lead to salvation. It marks the commencement of the marriage season in India, signifying the onset of the most auspicious months
Dev Uthani Ekadashi Vrat Benefits
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023 is a highly auspicious occasion known to bestow numerous benefits upon devotees observing the Dev Uthani Ekadashi Vrat.
- Those who observe the Vrat are believed to attain spiritual growth and a calm mind.
It serves as a way to seek forgiveness for one’s past bad karma and deeds.
- Lord Vishnu is known to bless those undertaking the vrat with abundance, protection, and overall well-being.
- Any new venture or auspicious endeavour initiated after completing the vrat is expected to be fulfilling and successful.
- The vrat possesses the power to bring peace and harmony into relationships and the overall life of an individual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Tulsi Vivah?
A: Devutthana Ekadashi marks the significant practice of Tulsi Vivah, where a marriage ceremony between the Tulsi plant and Bhagwan Vishnu in his Shaligram form is celebrated. This custom is rooted in the belief that the Tulsi sapling is a reincarnation of Vrinda, a devoted woman to Lord Vishnu. Tulsi Vivah, invoking Lord Vishnu through the Tulsi plant, is considered crucial. Worshipping Tulsi and Shaligram on this day with complete rituals are believed to fulfill wishes, eliminate suffering, and remove obstacles in married life. Scriptures suggest that couples without daughters can perform ‘Kanyadaan’ by participating in Tulsi’s marriage.
