Devutthana Ekadashi 2023: Date, Time, Rituals and Mantra
One of the most important Ekadashi in Hindu culture is Devutthana Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi. In the Shukla Paksha of the Kartik month, it is observed on the eleventh day (Ekadashi). The four-month period known as Chaturmas, during which Lord Vishnu is thought to be sleeping, ends on this day.
Hindu legend holds that Lord Vishnu goes to sleep on the eve of Ekadashi in the Ashada month during Shukla Paksha and then wakes up right away on the eve of Devutthana Ekadashi.
Devutthana Ekadashi 2023
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Parana Time: On 24th Nov, 2023 06:51 AM to 08:57 AM
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment: 07:06 PM
Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 22 November 2023 at 11:03 pm
Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 23 November 2023 at 09:01 pm
According to popular belief, no lucky task is carried out by anyone throughout these four months. All sacred and auspicious activities can only be performed once Lord Vishnu has awoken.
Devutthana Ekadashi Rituals
- Devotees pray and adore Lord Vishnu on the eve of Devutthana Ekadashi in an effort to call him and awaken him.
- Early in the morning, worshipers invoke the name of Lord Vishnu and take a vow for the Ekadashi fast.
- People tidy up the house, take a holy bath, and then depict Lord Vishnu’s feet.
- An Okhli (Pounder) containing an image or idol of Lord Vishnu is loaded with sugarcane, water chestnut (singhara), jujube, sweets, and fruits, and the container is then closed with a lid.
- Devotees light earthen lamps in both homes and temples on this specific day.
- Every member of the household is obligated to worship Lord Vishnu and other gods during the night.
- Devotees attempt to awaken Lord Vishnu by blowing conch (Shankh) and ringing bells.
- When calling upon the deity, worshippers recite the mantra:
Tulsi Vivah on Devutthana Ekadashi
Devotees carry out the auspicious Tulsi Vivaah rite on this day. Prabodhini Ekadashi also marks the conclusion of the “Chaturmas” season, during which Lord Vishnu is dozing in the cosmos.
Lord Vishnu sleeps on Shayani Ekadashi and awakens on Prabodhini Ekadashi, according to the Devutthana Ekadashi Katha.
The Tulsi Vivah, also known as the marriage ritual, takes place between God Shaligram, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu, and Tulsi, a sacred plant. Tulsi is revered for her role as “Vishnu Priya.”
Couples without a girl child are required to execute the Tulsi Vivah ritual once in their lifetime, according to myths and Hindu texts. This contributes to Kanyadaan’s virtue.
Devutthana Ekadashi Lord Vishnu Mantra
उतिष्ठ-उतिष्ठ गोविन्द, उतिष्ठ गरुड़ध्वज l
उतिष्ठ कमलकांत, त्रैलोक्यं मंगलम कुरु l l
