Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Devshayani Ekadashi date, puja method and fasting method

With the onset of monsoon in India, a period of various fasts and festivals begins. All these fasts and festivals are associated with the faith and enthusiasm of millions of people.

In the Hindu calendar, a series of holy days begins from the months of Ashadh and Shravan, mainly from July. Devshayani Ekadashi can be called the first link in this series. This Ekadashi is also known as Padma Ekadashi or Ashadhi Ekadashi. This year Devshayani Ekadashi will be celebrated on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Let us know about Devshayani Ekadashi in detail.

When is Devshayani Ekadashi? (devshayani ekadashi kab hai)

Devshayani Ekadashi is celebrated on the eleventh day after ten days of Ashadh Purnima. There is a mythological belief that on Devshayani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu goes into deep sleep for the next four months and meditates in the Ksheer Sagar. His sleep ends after four months on Prabodhini Ekadashi or Devuthani Gyaras, when the Lord wakes up from a long sleep. Mostly Devshayani Ekadashi is celebrated every year around the Jagannath Rath Yatra festival.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 – Time and Date

Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 09:25 AM on Jul 24, 2026
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 11:40 AM on Jul 25, 2026

Importance of Devshayani Ekadashi (Devshayani Ekadashi ka Mahatva)

According to Hindu scriptures, Chaturmas begins from Devshayani Ekadashi. During these four months, 16 rites are prohibited. However, if we believe the scriptures, then works like worship, entering a renovated house, buying a vehicle and jewellery can be done. According to Padma Purana, fasting on this day destroys sins committed knowingly or unknowingly. By worshipping on this day with proper rituals, one attains salvation. According to Brahmavaivarta Purana, this fast is also considered to be a fast that fulfills all wishes. This Ekadashi is also called Saubhagyaadini Ekadashi. After Devshayani Ekadashi, the brightness of the Sun, Moon and nature decreases for four months. It is believed that Devshayan has happened. When the auspicious powers are weak, the results of the work done in this interval are also not auspicious. That is why no auspicious work should be done during Chaturmas.

Story of Devshayani Ekadashi (Devshayani Ekadashi ki Katha)

There was a Chakravarti king named Mandhata in the Suryavansh, who was truthful and great in power. He was devoted to his subjects. All his subjects were rich and happy. No one had any problem in his kingdom. Once there was no rain in that kingdom for three years and there was a famine. The people became very sad due to the lack of food grains. Even the yajnas (sacrifices) in the kingdom stopped. Seeing this calamity, one day the king went towards the forest with some army. He went to the ashram of many sages and finally reached the ashram of Angira Rishi, son of Brahmaji. There the king bowed to Angira Rishi and humbly said, O Lord! Despite following the religion in all ways, there is a famine in my kingdom. Due to this the people are very sad. It is said in the scriptures that the subjects suffer due to the effect of the sins of the king. When I rule according to Dharma, how did famine occur in my kingdom? I have not been able to find out the reason for this till now. Then Angira Rishi told the king to observe the Padma Ekadashi fast of the Shukla Paksha of Ashad month in a proper manner. Due to the effect of the fast, there will be rain in your kingdom and the people will be happy because the fast of this Ekadashi gives all the siddhis and destroys all the troubles. If you observe the fast of this Ekadashi along with the people, servants and ministers, then you will definitely get the result.

On hearing this statement of the sage, the king returned to his city and observed the Ekadashi fast in a proper manner. Due to the effect of that fast, it rained and the people returned to happiness and prosperity like before. Therefore, all humans should observe the Ekadashi fast of this month. This fast gives enjoyment in this world and salvation in the next world. By reading and listening to this story, all the sins of a man are destroyed.

Devshayani Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

To observe Devshayani Ekadashi fast, preparation for this fast should be started from the date of Dashami. First of all, do not include any kind of tamasic food in the dinner on Dashami Tithi. If possible, do not use salt in food, because doing so reduces the virtue of the fast. On this day, a person should sleep on the ground. Along with this, one should avoid consuming barley, meat, wheat and moong dal. This fast starts from Dashami Tithi and continues till the morning of Dwadashi Tithi. On both Dashami Tithi and Ekadashi Tithi, one should speak the truth and should not do things that make others sad or harm them.

Along with this, strictly follow the general rules of fasting mentioned in the scriptures. To observe fast on Ekadashi Tithi, wake up early in the morning, finish your daily activities and take a bath. Taking a bath on Ekadashi in a pilgrimage or holy river has special significance. But if this is not possible then the Sadhak should take a bath at home on this day and if possible, while taking a bath, one should use soil, sesame and kusha along with pure water. After the daily chores and bath, worship Lord Vishnu. To perform the puja, place a Kalash on top of rice and tie it with a red cloth, after which worship that Kalash. This is known as Kalash Sthapana. Worship should be done by placing an idol or picture of the Lord on the Kalash. After performing all these activities, worship should be done with incense, lamp and flowers.

Scientific Importance of Devshayani Ekadashi (Vaigyanik Mahatva of Devshayani Ekadashi)

The holy Chaturmas begins on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi. From a scientific point of view, monsoon becomes active in various parts of India with the beginning of Chaturmas. According to astrological beliefs, due to increased humidity in the atmosphere during these months, many types of micro-organisms are born and they can harm the human body directly or indirectly. Our ancestors, sages and saints, had listed some religious rules for these four months, and inspired people to follow them. This Ekadashi has scientific importance as well as astrological importance. Let us understand the astrological importance of Devshayani.

Astrological significance of Devshayani Ekadashi (Devshayani Ekadashi ka Jyotish Mahatva)

From the day of Devshayani Ekadashi to Devuthani Gyaras, all types of auspicious works are prohibited. During this time, religious bhajans and kirtans and Lord Vishnu-Lakshmi, Tulsi and Shiva worship have special significance. Contact now to avail our Vishnu Puja, Lakshmi Puja or Shiva Puja during Chaturmas. Wearing Rudraksha is also of great importance during Chaturmas, during this time you can wear 10 Mukhi, 7 Mukhi or 19 Mukhi Rudraksha. The above Rudraksha is owned by Lord Shri Krishna, Lakshmi and Narayan. Wearing these Rudrakshas from Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 will relieve you of the troubles in your life and the positive energy of these Rudrakshas will give you self-confidence and purify your conscience.