Devshayani Ekadashi Fast: What You Need to Know

Nandani Sarin

Importance of Devshayani Ekadashi

This day marks the beginning of Lord Vishnu's sleep period. From this day onwards, Lord Vishnu goes into Yog Nidra for the next four months

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Resolution for fasting

On the day of Ekadashi, wake up early in the morning, take a bath and take a resolution for fasting in front of Lord Vishnu

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Puja Vidhi

Install an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu, bathe him with Gangajal, dress him in yellow clothes, offer sandalwood, roli, rice, flowers, incense, lamp, naivedya (fruits, sweets)

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Vrat Katha

Read or listen to Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat Katha

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Chant the mantra

Chant the mantra "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay" as much as possible

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Charity

Donating food, water, fruits, clothes and conch shells is considered auspicious on this day

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Chaturmas

Chaturmas begins from Devshayani Ekadashi, during which all auspicious and sacred works are prohibited

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