{"id":85705,"date":"2024-06-07T14:27:29","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T08:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/?p=85705"},"modified":"2025-12-27T13:38:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T08:08:33","slug":"devshayani-ekadashi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/devshayani-ekadashi\/","title":{"rendered":"Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: The Beginning of Chaturmas!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we are again with another interesting <strong>Ekadashi, which falls on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Ashadha &#8211; <\/strong><\/span><b>Devshayani Ekadashi 2026. <\/b>Read ahead to know all the details.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Date and Time\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Date:<\/strong> Saturday, July 25, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ekadashi Tithi Begins:<\/strong> 07:42\u00a0<span class=\"dpTimeStamp\">AM<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"dpOffColor\">on<\/span>\u00a0Jul 24, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Ekadashi Tithi Ends: <\/strong>10:04\u00a0<span class=\"dpTimeStamp\">AM<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"dpOffColor\">on<\/span>\u00a0Jul 25, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.app.link\/dV9EUvg5Zub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1-300x103.jpg\" alt=\"Eng CTR\" width=\"801\" height=\"275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1-150x51.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cfblog.instaastro.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/13105318\/FREE-Kundli-1-1.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What is Devshayani Ekadashi?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Ashadi Ekadashi, also known as Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 in Hinduism, is an auspicious observance held in July. This day marks the beginning of the Chaturmas or Shravan, the long four-month period when Lord Vishnu goes to sleep. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Also, during Lord Vishnu\u2019s yogic sleep, he gave Lord Shiva the charge of looking after the entire Universe during his absence.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Moreover, on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi, Bhagwan Vishnu and his wife, Goddess Laxmi, go for a yogic sleep known as <strong>Yoga Nidra<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">He sleeps in the body of his serpent, Sheshnag (snake), in Kshirsagar of the cosmic ocean. During this period, he goes to Patal Lok for four months. Therefore, these four auspicious months of Chaturmas are <strong>Shravan, Bhadrapad, Ashwin and Kartik<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/somvati-amavasya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Somvati Amavasya 2025: Significance, Vrat Katha <\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/somvati-amavasya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">and Rituals<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>What is Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Significance?\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">The celebration of Devshayani Ekadashi marks the importance of practising spiritual activities and detaching oneself from worldly desires at the beginning of Chaturmas. The Devshayani Ekadashi importance has a strong transformative power that allows devotees to attain enlightenment and self-discovery through Devshayani Ekadashi vrat and Puja rituals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">However, during this period, Bhagwan Vishnu handed over his responsibility of the Universe to Lord Shiva. Therefore, we worship Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu and offer special prayers to seek their blessings. So, this four-month chaturmas period is not auspicious for weddings, engagements, housewarmings, mundan, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">During this time, individuals must actively participate in religious activities such as Puja, bhajans, vrat, and Katha because it coincides with the auspicious month of Shravan. Other names for this Ekadashi include &#8211; Padma Ekadashi, Hari Shayani, Maha Ekadashi, Devpodhi Ekadashi, Ashadhi Ekadashi and Toli Ekadashi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Also, read more about all the <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/festivals\/ekadashi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ekadashi in 2025<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Legendary Story behind Devshayani Ekadashi\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">According to the era of Satyug, Devshayani Ekadashi holds significance in ancient hindu mythological stories featuring King Mandhata from the Suryavansh dynasty. Lord Brahma narrated this story to his son Narad Muni.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">According to the legend, King Mandhata, an honest and powerful ruler, once faced a severe drought in his kingdom. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to comfort his suffering. In his search for a solution, he took guidance from Sage Angira (a Vedic rishi of Hinduism), who advised him to observe the fast and rituals of Devshayani Ekadashi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">King Mandhata Observes Fast<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Following the sage&#8217;s advice, King Mandhata observed the fast and performed the specified rituals with the greatest devotion.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">His sincere observance of Devshayani Ekadashi resulted in the end of the drought in his kingdom, blessing his people with prosperity and abundance once again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Therefore, <strong>this story describes the significance of Devshayani Ekadashi<\/strong> and highlights the positive impact of observing this auspicious day with faith and devotion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Devshayani Ekadashi Puja Rituals 2026<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Here are some special puja rituals you must follow on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi. So, read carefully as Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 is approaching, and it can be helpful for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Firstly, you must dip in holy water, but if it&#8217;s not possible and convenient for you. You can add a few drops of Ganga jal in a bucket of water.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Then, clean the prayer room and place an idol of Lord Vishnu. Light a diya of sesame oil or ghee in a brass lamp.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">You must offer holy water (Ganga Jal), flowers, incense sticks, fruits, and Naivedhya (specially cooked bhog) as an offering to God.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">For Puja, you can decorate a big Thamboolam(brass tray) with chandan, fruits, betel leaves, supari, coconut, kumkum, and haldi.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, start chanting<\/span><b> \u201cOm Bhagavate Vasudevaya\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while doing Ekadashi Puja.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">You can chant and read the holy book Vishnu Sahasranamam.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">In the evening, take a bath, light a new diya, and prepare a special bhog.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Ensure that you clean and purify everything you cook.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/jyeshtha-purnima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jyeshtha Purnima 2025: Know the Time, Date, and Significance<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Tips for Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Fast<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Anyone can do Devshayani Ekadashi Puja, but these tips are for those who are observing fast on this day. Here are special tips to keep in mind if you are fasting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Note: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those fasting, the Ekadashi vrat starts from the Dashami Tithi, the 10th night before the Ekadashi begins.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Wake up before sunrise and take a bath during the Brahma Muhurat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Wear clean and washed clothes before starting the vrat rituals.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Light a ghee diya, offer fruits, and meditate for a while.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Keep chanting &#8220;<strong>O Asvakrante, O Rathakrante, O Vishnukrante, O Vasundhare and O Mrttike&#8221;<\/strong>. Keep chanting throughout the meditation period.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">During vrat, you must avoid eating food with onions and garlic. Instead, you can eat fruits, nuts, sabudana khichdi, and Singhare ki Puri.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Donating food and clothes to the needy during the fast brings many benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">People who are observing fast must stay awake all night and indulge in kirtan and bhajans.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Conclusion\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ebfef524b85e8c3f\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\"><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\">Devshayani Ekadashi 2026, falling on July 25, marks the beginning of Chaturmas, when Lord Vishnu enters a four-month yogic sleep. Devotees observe strict fasts and perform rituals to seek blessings and spiritual growth. It is a sacred time for meditation and detachment from worldly desires while pausing major life celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 18pt;\">Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"custom-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"> <div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">1. What is the meaning of Devshayani Ekadashi?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Devshayani Ekadashi is a special observance in Hinduism that marks the beginning of the Chaturmas or Shravan when Lord Vishnu goes to sleep for four months and wakes up during Prabodhini Ekadashi or Dev Uthani Ekadashi.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">2. Is Devshayani Ekadashi a good day?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Devshayani Ekadashi, the bright fortnight in the lunar month of Ashadha, is an auspicious and sacred day to observe fasting, seek blessings from Gods and Goddesses, chant bhajans, meditate, and take holy baths.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">3. How do you decorate Lord Vishnu on Devshayani Ekadashi?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">On this auspicious day, the idol of Lord Vishnu is given a holy bath and decorated the idol with Shankh (shell), Chakra (Lord Vishnu\u2019s weapon), Gadha, flowers and yellow clothes.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">4. What not to do on Devshayani Ekadashi?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">On Devshayani Ekadashi, it\u2019s important to refrain from consuming food containing onion and garlic or engaging in mischievous activities. Additionally, it is advised to avoid sleeping at night and abstain from participating in any intimate actions during this time.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">5. Can I perform Vishnu Sahasranama Puja during Devshayani Ekadashi?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Performing Vishnu Sahasranama Puja at your home by conducting havans and other activities can cleanse the home&#8217;s aura. This will bring positivity to your home and give you wealth and prosperity.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq-item\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"faq-question\"><h4 class=\"faq-question-heading\" itemprop=\"name\">6. What to do during the Chaturmas period of four months?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"faq-answer\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"faq-answer-text\" itemprop=\"text\">Chaturmas are the resting period of Gods and Goddesses; thus, special functions are avoided during this time. So, it\u2019s best to keep yourself clean and purified by taking a holy bath daily before sunrise and observing chaturmas vrat.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Also Read: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/instaastro.com\/blog\/varuthini-ekadashi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Varuthini Ekadashi Significance, Story And More<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 14pt;\" data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>For interesting Astrological Facts and Videos, follow us on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/instaastrosocial\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/span>\u00a0and read your\u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instaastro.com\/horoscope\/today-horoscope\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">daily horoscope<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here we are again with another interesting Ekadashi, which falls&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":60,"featured_media":85939,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[648,3427,40],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-85705","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-calendar","8":"category-english","9":"category-festivals"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.9 (Yoast SEO v23.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: The Beginning of Chaturmas!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 falls on the 11th day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Ashadha. 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