Dev Uthani Ekadashi – Puja, Date, and Significance

Kartika Shukla Paksha Ekadashi, which falls after Diwali, is known as Dev Uthani Ekadashi, Devuthani Gyaras, or Prabodhini Ekadashi. On Devshayani Ekadashi during Ashadha Shukla Paksha, Lord Vishnu goes into a four-month divine sleep. This day is called Devshayani Ekadashi, and the day He wakes up is called Dev Uthani Ekadashi. People also call it Devuthani or Prabodhini Ekadashi. This auspicious day falls on Kartik month’s Shukla Paksha Ekadashi. During Lord Vishnu’s sleep period, people do not organize weddings or other auspicious ceremonies. With His awakening on this Ekadashi, people begin all auspicious and religious works.

In 2025, devotees will observe Dev Uthani Ekadashi on November 1, 2025.

Dev Uthani Ekadashi Date and Muhurat 2025

Ekadashi Tithi Begins – November 01, 2025 at 09:11 AM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – November 02, 2025 at 07:31 AM

Tulsi Vivah Muhurat

Some devotees organize the wedding of Tulsi and Shaligram on this day. They perform this wedding just like a traditional marriage ceremony. When the deities wake up, they first listen to the prayers of Tulsi. So, people consider Tulsi Vivah a ritual to welcome the sacred moment of divine awakening. Tulsi Vivah means invoking the Lord through the Tulsi plant. According to scriptures, couples without a daughter can perform Tulsi Vivah once in their life to earn the spiritual merit of ‘Kanyadaan’. Tulsi Puja or Tulsi Vivah Shubh Muhurat – From November 02, 2025 at 07:31 AM to November 03, 2025 at 05:07 AM

Mythological Belief of Dev Uthani Ekadashi

People believe that during Chaturmas, one must stay in one place. Sages and monks stay in towns or villages and spread religious teachings. Many religious events occur during these four months.Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the end of Chaturmas. According to mythological beliefs, the deities wake up on this day. People do not start weddings, new constructions, or big ventures during this sleep period, believing that even gods are resting.

Devuthani Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Once, Goddess Lakshmi told Lord Narayan that He stays awake constantly and sleeps for countless years, which leads to the destruction of all living beings. She requested Him to sleep regularly every year so that she too could get time to rest. Lord Narayan smiled and said that His constant wakefulness troubles all deities, especially Lakshmi. She never gets time off from His service. He agreed with her and decided to sleep every year for four months during the rainy season. He said this sleep would be known as ‘Alpanidra’ (short sleep) and ‘Mahanidra’ (great sleep) of the doomsday. His short sleep would become a holy and auspicious festival for devotees. Those who worship Him during this period and celebrate His sleep and awakening will receive His blessings along with Goddess Lakshmi.

Remedies for Dev Uthani Ekadashi

Perform abhishek of Lord Vishnu with saffron milk on Devuthani Gyaras.
Donate food to the needy on Dev Uthani Ekadashi to remove obstacles.
Light a ghee lamp near the Tulsi plant to bring prosperity and peace at home.
Offer deep daan (lamp offering) in Lord Shiva’s temple for auspicious results.
Offer kheer to Lord Vishnu in a temple and feed it to a girl for wealth growth.