Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadhi) 2026

Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadhi) occurs on Saturday, July 25, 2026 (Ashadha month, Shukla Paksha) with Parana time on Dwadashi at 05:40 AM to 08:22 AM (Jul 26).

Shukla Paksha · Ashadha Month

Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadhi) 2026

Dedicated to Lord Sri Hari Vishnu

Vrat Date 25 Jul, 2026

Day Saturday

Vrat Duration & Tithi

Lunar Tithi Ekadashi

Vrat Begins 05:38 AM

Vrat Concludes Next Day Sunrise

Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (Standard IST)

Auspicious Parana Window (Breaking Fast)

Dwadashi Parana Timing 05:40 AM to 08:22 AM (Jul 26)

Fast must be broken on Dwadashi after sunrise and strictly before Dwadashi tithi ends to receive complete spiritual fruit.

Significance, Puranic Lore & Rules

Meaning & Spiritual Essence

The momentous cosmic day when Lord Vishnu enters the four-month yogic slumber (Yoga Nidra) in the Kshira Sagara, initiating Chaturmas.

Puranic Katha & Legend

King Mandhata's kingdom was saved from prolonged severe drought when he observed this sacred Ekadashi at sage Angira's guidance.

Vrat Observance Rules

Bathe in sacred rivers or add gangajal to bath; worship Lord Vishnu and put the deity to rest with yellow silk clothing; vow Chaturmas austerities.

Spiritual Fruits & Merits

Bestows auspicious resolution to chronic difficulties, cleanses family sins, inaugurates holy Chaturmas spiritual merit.

Recommended Auspicious Practices

Light continuous ghee lamp, recite Vishnu Sahasranama, observe sattvic food or phalahar, donate yellow umbrellas and grain.

Strict Prohibitions & What to Avoid

No auspicious celebrations (marriages, housewarming) are performed during Chaturmas; avoid tamasic foods.

Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadhi) is observed on Saturday, July 25, 2026 during the Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month.

Spiritual Meaning & Benefits: Bestows auspicious resolution to chronic difficulties, cleanses family sins, inaugurates holy Chaturmas spiritual merit.

Parana Muhurat: 05:40 AM to 08:22 AM (Jul 26)

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