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
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
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)
Vrat Katha
Read or listen to Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat Katha
Chant the mantra
Chant the mantra "Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay" as much as possible
Charity
Donating food, water, fruits, clothes and conch shells is considered auspicious on this day
Chaturmas
Chaturmas begins from Devshayani Ekadashi, during which all auspicious and sacred works are prohibited