Prabodhini Ekadashi/Devutthana Ekadasi

 

• Prabodhini Ekadashi is observed in ‘Kartik’ Masam as per the traditional Hindu calendar.
• It is also known as ‘Dev Utthana Ekadashi’, ‘Vishnu-Prabodhini’, or ‘Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi’.
• On this day the propitious Tulsi Vivaah ceremony is also performed.
• ‘Chaturmas’ period, when Lord Vishnu is supposed to sleep, also comes to an end with Prabodhini Ekadashi.
• As per the Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishnu goes off to sleep on ‘Shayani Ekadashi’ and wakes up on ‘Prabodhini Ekadashi’.
• Devotees pray to Lord Vishnu to invoke His divine blessings.
• Pandarpur Yatra also ends this day.
• The celebrations of Prabodhini Ekadashi are very renowned in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
• The famous month-long ‘Pushkar Fair’ commences from this day.
• The greatness of this day was first narrated by Lord Brahma to Sage Narada and is explained in the ‘Skanda Purana’.
• It holds great significance for Hindus as it marks the beginning of auspicious ceremonies like marriages, child naming ceremonies, Gruha Pravesh, and so on. Devotees observe this sacred day with a fast to wash away their evil deeds and sins committed during their lifetime.
• By offering prayers to Lord Vishnu on this day it is believed that a person can attain salvation or ‘moksha’.

 Things to do :

• Devotees take baths in holy rivers or water bodies before sunrise.
• They observe fast.
• Visit temples and participate in puja rituals.
• In Some areas Tulasi Vivah is performed, in other regions, it is observed on the next day.
• To wake lord Vishnu from sleep devotees sing songs or bhajans.

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2024 Date: November 12