Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025: Date And Stories Behind the Festival

Have you ever wondered why so many people in the Hindu community fast after Diwali? It is due to the celebration of Dev Uthani Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is also named Kartik Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi, Devuthav Ekadashi, Devothhani Gyaras, and Devutthana Ekadashi. So, let’s find out Dev Uthani Ekadashi’s date, tithi timings, and more. 

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025

• Dev Uthani Ekadashi Date: 1st November, 2025 (Saturday)
• Ekadashi Tithi Start: 09:11 AM, Nov 01
• Ekadashi Tithi End: 07:31 AM, Nov 02

What is Dev Uthani Ekadashi?

Devutthana Ekadashi is one of the most significant fasts Hindus follow, especially those who are great followers of Lord Vishnu. ‘Dev Uthani’ means ‘Waking up of God’. 

This is the auspicious time when Lord Vishnu wakes up from his four-month-long sleep (the Chaturmas or monsoon season). Moreover, Prabodhini Ekadashi falls on the Shukla Paksha, the 11th day after the full moon in the Hindu calendar’s auspicious month of ‘Kartik’. 

On this day, Hindus all over India conduct events like weddings and housewarming, which were paused during the four months of Chaturmas, making it a favourable time for celebration. 

Also, read more about all the Ekadashi in 2025.

Why is Dev Uthani Ekadashi Important? 

Dev Uthani Ekadashi is the second and the most auspicious Ekadashi that falls in the month of Kartik. So, during this period, devotees cleanse their karma and ask forgiveness for their sins through charitable services and donations.

Moreover, devotees perform various rituals to wake the beloved God up. People also observe fasts dedicated to Lord Vishnu and make offerings to him. Also, devotees who begin celebrations towards the end of Lord Vishnu’s sleeping period and serve him with gratitude will gain significant benefits and blessings.

Dev Uthani Vrat Pooja and Rituals 

Here is all you need to know about the Dev Uthani Vrat and the rituals to follow on this day. 

• The day starts with keeping fast in the name of Lord Vishnu
• Next, people make the holy Pavilion or chowki made of sugarcane.
• After that, devotees listen to the Bhagwat Katha and the Puranas and sing along.
• Also, during the Dev Uthani Vrat, people perform Vishnu Pooja. They offer special bhogs, such as sweets, fruits, and Tulsi Patra, to Lord Vishnu’s idol.
• On Dev Uthnai Ekadashi, Tulsi Vivaah is also observed, where Lord Vishnu is married to Tulsi (Basil Plant). People make Chawal Kheer or Suji Halwa as a bhog.
• After the morning rituals, the fast is traditionally broken on the Dwadashi Tithi with a simple meal, starting with sesame seeds soaked in water. 
• The fast is broken in the morning during the shubh muhurat between 6:47 AM and 8:58 AM on November 2. 

Dev Uthani Ekadashi: The Waking Period Of Lord Vishnu 

The reason behind celebrating Dev Uthani Ekadashi is quite interesting. Once, Lord Vishnu was busy fulfilling his duty, fighting the demons and ensuring balance in the world. Due to this, he had no time to rest. He slept for uneven durations, which caused chaos in the world, leaving other Gods distressed.

On seeing this, Goddess Laxmi, his wife, advised him to sleep at fixed periods to maintain peace and harmony. He accepted and decided to sleep yearly for four months during the “Chaturmas” monsoon. This starts at Dev Shayani Ekadashi and ends at Dev Uthani Ekadashi. It signifies rest for all Gods and a time to start fresh.

Dev Uthani Ekadashi Vrat Katha

An outsider requested work from the king in a kingdom that strictly observes Ekadashi fasting. The king agreed, but on the condition that the man would observe the fast on Ekadashi. So, when the day came, the man got fruits, which didn’t satisfy his hunger. 

However, he requested the king for staple food, and the king, moved by his appeal, provided dal, chawal, and aata. The man cooked the food by the river, prayed to Lord Vishnu, and invited him to dine. To his surprise, Vishnu appeared and shared the meal.

On the next Ekadashi, the man requested more food, saying Vishnu had dined with him. Curious, the king secretly watched. Despite the man’s sincere prayers, Vishnu didn’t appear until the man, in despair, vowed to end his life. 

Ultimately, Vishnu appeared, saved him, and took him to Vaikuntha. The king, witnessing this, realised that true devotion lies in sincerity and pure efforts. From then on, he fasted wholeheartedly and attained liberation at the end of his life.

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