New Delhi: As the monsoon’s spiritual pause concludes, devotees across India prepare for one of the most anticipated days of the Hindu calendar, Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, this festival symbolizes divine awakening and new beginnings. Believers say that when Lord Vishnu awakens from his four-month cosmic rest, the universe itself stirs to life again. It’s the signal for Hindus to resume auspicious ceremonies such as weddings, housewarmings and sacred vows, making the day a turning point in the year’s spiritual rhythm.
Date and Timing
According to the Hindu Panchang, Dev Uthani Ekadashi will be observed on Saturday, 1 November 2025, during Kartik Shukla Paksha Ekadashi. The tithi begins at 09:11 AM (1 Nov) and ends at 07:31 AM (2 Nov). For those following the Udaya Tithi system, the vrat may extend to the next sunrise. The Paran (time to break the fast) is scheduled for the afternoon of 2 November 2025.
Spiritual Significance
Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the awakening of Lord Vishnu from his deep sleep (Yoga Nidra) in the cosmic ocean, ending the four-month holy period known as Chaturmas. During Chaturmas, many auspicious rituals are paused, as it is believed that the gods rest during this time. When Vishnu awakens, divine energy renews, signaling the beginning of a spiritually fertile phase. This is why Hindus resume weddings, thread ceremonies (upanayan), housewarmings, and festive occasions after this day.
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A unique highlight of Dev Uthani Ekadashi is the Tulsi Vivah, the ceremonial marriage between Goddess Tulsi (holy basil) and Lord Shaligram (a form of Vishnu). This ritual represents the union of devotion and divinity, symbolizing prosperity, purity, and the balance of nature.
Puja Vidhi and Muhurat
Devotees rise early during Brahma Muhurta and bathe before sunrise. The altar is cleaned and decorated with yellow cloth, Lord Vishnu’s favorite color. A chowk or rangoli is drawn with rice flour, depicting the Lord’s footprints. Offerings of tulsi leaves, incense, sweets, fruits and panchamrit are made during the worship.
The most important ritual, Tulsi Vivah, is conducted at dusk. A small ceremony is performed by placing the Tulsi plant beside a Shaligram stone, representing the divine couple. Devotees chant Om Namo Narayanaya and recite Vishnu Sahasranama. After completing the fast, people perform paran the following day, ending their fast with prasad and fruits.
Why the Day Is Considered Auspicious?
Scriptures describe that when Lord Vishnu sleeps, the cosmos enters a symbolic pause, but when He awakens, the world resumes its sacred rhythm. Thus, Dev Uthani Ekadashi is more than a religious observance, it’s a moment of renewal and positivity. From this date onward, Hindu families plan marriages, griha pravesh (housewarmings), naming ceremonies and other spiritual milestones.
For millions of devotees, Dev Uthani Ekadashi is not only about fasting or rituals, it is a celebration of hope, prosperity and divine renewal. With the date set for 1 November 2025, devotees across India are preparing to mark the day with prayers, Tulsi Vivah and acts of devotion, welcoming Lord Vishnu’s awakening as the dawn of auspicious beginnings.