By Krishna Arya | Network Bharat
🌅 Introduction
Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi or Devutthana Ekadashi, marks the awakening of Lord Vishnu after a four-month divine sleep known as Chaturmas. It is one of the most auspicious Hindu festivals, celebrated with devotion and grandeur across India. In 2025, this sacred Ekadashi holds special significance for devotees observing fasts and performing rituals to seek divine blessings for prosperity and happiness.
📅 Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 Date and Tithi
According to the Hindu calendar, Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 will be observed in the month of Kartik (Shukla Paksha).
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: November 1, 2025 – 10:36 AM
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: November 2, 2025 – 12:15 PM
- Parana (Fast-breaking) Time: After sunrise on November 2, 2025, till 9:12 AM
The day marks the end of Lord Vishnu’s four-month slumber, symbolizing the restoration of cosmic balance and the beginning of auspicious ceremonies like marriages and religious rituals.
🙏 Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 Puja Vidhi (Rituals)
Devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and decorate their homes and temples with flowers and lamps. A special Tulsi Vivah (divine marriage of Tulsi plant with Lord Vishnu) is also performed on this day in many households.
Step-by-step Puja Vidhi:
- Clean the puja area and place an image or idol of Lord Vishnu (Shaligram or Narayana).
- Offer Tulsi leaves, flowers, fruits, incense, and light diyas with ghee.
- Chant Vishnu mantras like “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” and recite Vishnu Sahasranamam.
- Observe the Ekadashi fast with full devotion — only fruits, milk, or simple satvik food are consumed.
- Perform Tulsi Vivah with rituals using sugarcane, amla, and earthen lamps.
- Break the fast (Parana) on the next morning after sunrise with gratitude and prayer.
🌺 Significance of Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the end of the inauspicious Chaturmas period and the beginning of auspicious occasions like marriages, engagements, and housewarming ceremonies. Spiritually, the day symbolizes awakening of divine consciousness and renewal of faith.
It is believed that those who observe this fast with devotion are blessed with peace, prosperity, and freedom from sins. In some regions, huge fairs and Tulsi Vivah Mahotsavs are organized to celebrate the divine union of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Tulsi.
🪔 Spiritual Insights
The festival beautifully represents the cycle of rest and renewal — even the divine rests, and then awakens to restore balance. It teaches us the importance of spiritual rejuvenation and gratitude toward the cosmic forces governing life.
🌼 Cultural Celebrations Across India
- In Varanasi and Mathura: Temples are adorned with lights, and devotees perform Deepdaan rituals on riverbanks.
- In Maharashtra and Gujarat: Tulsi Vivah is celebrated as a community festival with devotional songs and prayers.
- In Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh: People create symbolic “Vishnu’s bed” with sugarcane, seasonal fruits, and flowers to signify the Lord’s awakening.
✨ Conclusion
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 is not just a religious observance — it’s a reminder of spiritual awakening, new beginnings, and the triumph of devotion over ignorance. By observing this sacred day with sincerity, one welcomes divine grace, happiness, and prosperity into life.
May Lord Vishnu bless all devotees with peace, purity, and prosperity this Ekadashi.
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