On Prabodini Ekadashi, devotees pray for a happy married life and perform rituals. Devotees also perform Tulsi Vivah on this day.
Dev Uthani Ekadasi or Prabodini Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day during the Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of the moon in the lunar month of Kartik. This year it is being celebrated on November 25, 2020. As per the Hindu lunar panchang, there are 24 Ekadashis in total in a year. However, this number increases to 26, in case the year has Malamaas. One of the major Ekadashis in a year is Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
It is celebrated prominently in North Indian states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, and in some southern states as well.
Significance:
Lord Vishnu, who was in a deep sleep during the period of four months (Chaturmas) starting on Devshayani Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the first bright half (Shukla paksha) of the lunar month of Ashadha, wakes up on this day.
Tulsi Vivah Significance:
Tulsi Vivah is a ritual performed on this day, wherein a ceremonial marriage of Lord Vishnu and a Tulsi plant takes place. The occasion also marks the start of the auspicious period considered ideal for Hindu marriages. Tulsi (Holy basil) is married to the Shri Vishnu in the form of a Shaligram or Shri Krishna avatar.
Timings and Muhurat:
Dev Uthani Ekadashi, this year, will be celebrated on November 25. The vrat will be observed on November 26. According to the drikpanchang, the following is the tithi for Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2020:
Ekadashi Tithi starts – 02:42 am on November 25, 2020
Ekadashi Tithi ends – 05:10 am on November 26, 2020
Parana Time – 01:12 pm to 3:18 pm on November 26, 2020
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2020: Significance
Mantra for Lord Vishnu:
' Uttistha Govind Tyaj Nidran Jagatpatye.Tvayi Supte Jagannath Jagatta Suptam Bhavedidam 4 ''Utteh Chestte Sarvamuttishottistha Madhava.Gatamegha Viachaiva Nirmalam Nirmaladisha: 4 ''Sharadanchi Pushpani Grihaan Mama Keshava.'
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