Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) 2026

Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) occurs on Friday, November 20, 2026 (Kartika month, Shukla Paksha) with Parana time on Dwadashi at 06:50 AM to 08:58 AM (Nov 21).

Shukla Paksha · Kartika Month

Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) 2026

Dedicated to Lord Sri Hari Vishnu

Vrat Date 20 Nov, 2026

Day Friday

Vrat Duration & Tithi

Lunar Tithi Ekadashi

Vrat Begins 06:48 AM

Vrat Concludes Next Day Sunrise

Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (Standard IST)

Auspicious Parana Window (Breaking Fast)

Dwadashi Parana Timing 06:50 AM to 08:58 AM (Nov 21)

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 joyful festival marking Lord Vishnu's awakening from his four-month Yoga Nidra, concluding Chaturmas and inaugurating wedding season.

Puranic Katha & Legend

Lord Vishnu wakes up to bless his devotees and celebrates his sacred union with Tulsi Devi (Tulsi Vivah).

Vrat Observance Rules

Draw lotus footprints of Lord Vishnu from courtyard to altar; light 11 or 21 diyas; ring bells and sing awakening hymns (Utho Deva, Baitho Deva).

Spiritual Fruits & Merits

Releases ancestors from distress, grants boons equivalent to performing a thousand Ashwamedha yagyas, begins auspicious rites.

Recommended Auspicious Practices

Perform Tulsi Vivah, light sugarcane and amla lamps, offer freshly harvested water chestnuts (singhara) and radish.

Strict Prohibitions & What to Avoid

Do not pluck Tulsi leaves on Ekadashi; avoid arrogance and tamasic habits.

Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) is observed on Friday, November 20, 2026 during the Shukla Paksha of Kartika month.

Spiritual Meaning & Benefits: Releases ancestors from distress, grants boons equivalent to performing a thousand Ashwamedha yagyas, begins auspicious rites.

Parana Muhurat: 06:50 AM to 08:58 AM (Nov 21)

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