Dev Uthani Ekadashi will be celebrated on November 1, 2025, while the secondary Devutthana Ekadashi will be on November 2. On this day, Lord Vishnu awakens from his four-month yogic sleep (yog-nidra), marking the end of Chaturmas and the beginning of auspicious activities. In many places, Tulsi Vivah is also organized on this day.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025: Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, will be celebrated on November 1, 2025, this year. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu awakens from his four-month yogic sleep (yog-nidra), marking the end of Chaturmas and the resumption of auspicious ceremonies like weddings and housewarmings. On this day, devotees observe fasts, worship Lord Vishnu, and wake him up at night by blowing conch shells and ringing bells. Many also organize Tulsi Vivah on this occasion, which is considered highly auspicious.
When is Dev Uthani Ekadashi in 2025?
According to the Panchang (Hindu calendar), Dev Uthani Ekadashi in 2025 will be celebrated on November 1, Saturday. The 'paran' (breaking of fast) for Ekadashi Tithi on this day will be observed on November 2, Sunday, from 01:11 PM to 03:23 PM. The Hari Vasar period will conclude by 12:55 PM.
Meanwhile, the secondary Devutthana Ekadashi fast will be observed on November 2. The 'paran' for this fast will be from 06:34 AM to 08:46 AM on November 3, Monday. Special worship of Lord Vishnu is prescribed on both these dates.
The Day of Lord Vishnu's Awakening from Yog-Nidra
Dev Uthani Ekadashi literally means the awakening of the gods. According to the scriptures, Lord Vishnu enters a state of yogic sleep (yog-nidra) on the Ekadashi of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Ashadha month. Following this, for four months, known as Chaturmas, auspicious ceremonies like weddings, housewarmings, and other auspicious activities are not performed.
Lord Vishnu awakens on the Ekadashi of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Kartik month. This day is called Dev Uthani Ekadashi. As soon as Lord Vishnu rises from his yogic sleep, the commencement of auspicious activities on Earth begins. It is also known as Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi.
Worship Rituals and Traditions
The worship for Dev Uthani Ekadashi begins in the morning with a bath and taking a vow to observe the fast. An outline of Lord Vishnu's feet is drawn in the courtyard of the house or at the worship place. Then, in a mortar (okhali) or a wooden vessel, a picture is made with geru (ochre), and fruits, water chestnuts (singhara), seasonal fruits, sugarcane, berries, and sweets are placed.
It is then covered with a small basket or a larger basket. At night, lamps (deepak) are lit, and Lord Vishnu and other deities are worshipped. Lighting lamps outside the house on this day is also considered auspicious.
There is also a tradition of awakening Lord Vishnu at night. People wake up the Lord by blowing conch shells (shankh), ringing bells (ghanta), and gongs (ghariyal). At this time, the following verse is recited – “Utho Deva, Baitha Deva, Anguriya Chhatkao Deva, Nayi Soot Nayi Kapas, Dev Uthaye Kartik Maas.” After this, the aarti of Lord Vishnu is performed, and prasad (offering) is distributed among everyone.
Special Significance of Tulsi Vivah
On Dev Uthani Ekadashi, many people organize Tulsi Vivah. On this day, the Tulsi plant is married to Lord Shaligram. This is considered highly auspicious.
It is stated in the scriptures that no wedding ceremony is considered complete without Tulsi Vivah. In many families, this marriage is performed with the same rituals and traditions as a daughter's wedding. Performing Tulsi Vivah brings happiness and prosperity to the home and increases auspiciousness in life.
For couples who do not have children or do not have a daughter, performing Tulsi Vivah is considered particularly fruitful. This event is not only religiously significant but also a symbol of unity and faith in society.
Events Across the Country
On Dev Uthani Ekadashi, temples are specially decorated. Kirtans, bhajans, and recitations of Vishnu Sahasranama are organized in various places. Millions of devotees visit Lord Vishnu in religious sites like Vrindavan, Mathura, Varanasi, Ujjain, and Puri on this day.
In many places, tableaux (jhanki) and processions (shobhayatra) of Tulsi Vivah are also taken out. Lamps (deepak) are lit in every home to welcome Lord Vishnu. The atmosphere on this day is completely filled with devotion and enthusiasm.
