Devutthana Ekadashi 2026
20 Nov, 2026
Friday
Devutthana Ekadashi 2026 on
(20-11-2026)
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Parana Time: 01:10 PM to 03:15 PM, 21 November 2026
Prabodhini Ekadashi
The end of Chaturmas, when marriages are prohibited, marks the beginning of the Hindu wedding season. Prabodhini Ekadashi is followed by Kartik Purnima, the day celebrated as Dev Deepavali, it is called as the Diwali of the Gods.
The symbolic union of Vishnu and Lakshmi or Tulsi Vivah is also celebrated on this day.
Kunti Putra, King Yudhisthira asked Sri Krishna, Hey Vashudev! you told me already almost the significances of all Ekadashis. Please share with me what would be the significance of Devutthana Ekadashi. I am extremely interested to know about it.
Lord Krishna says, Hey Kunti Shresth, Devutthana Ekadashi is very auspicious and unique among 24 Ekadashi’s.
I am telling you a story, please listen it seriously!
Devutthana Ekadashi Vrat Katha (देवोत्थान एकादशी व्रत कथा)
In a state everyone kept fast on Ekadashi. Because it was the order of the king of that kingdom. From the people, servants to animals, food was not given on the day of Ekadashi Tithi.
One day a person from another kingdom came to the king and said, Maharaj! Please hire me, I want to do job in your kingdom. Then the king, put a condition before him that okay, let's keep it. Every normal day you will get everything to eat, but on Ekadashi you will not get food.
That person said yes I agreed tell, at that time, but on the day of Ekadashi, when he was given fruits instead of food items, he went in front of the king and started pleading, Hey Maharaj! this will not fill my stomach and I have never observed Ekadashi fast, I am feeling very hungry, I will die of hunger, I will have to take food.
The king reminded him of the condition, but he was not ready to give up the food, then the king gave him flour, pulses, rice etc. As usual, he reached the river, took bath and started cooking food. When the food was ready, he started calling God, come God! the food is ready. First you eat and then I eat.
On her call, Lord Krishna arrived in a four-armed form wearing Pitambara and started eating food with his lovingly. After eating food, God disappeared and he went to his work.
Fifteen days later, on the next Ekadashi, he started saying to the king, Maharaj, give me double the goods. That day I remained hungry. When the king asked the reason, he said that God also eats with us. That's why this stuff is not complete for both of us.
The king was very surprised to hear this. The king said, I cannot believe that God eats with you. I observe so much fast and worship, but God never appeared to me.
After listening to the king he said, Maharaj! If you don't believe then come along and see for yourself. On the next Ekadashi day, the king sat hiding behind a tree.
The person prepared food and kept calling God till evening, but God never came. At last he said, Oh God! If you don't come, I will sacrifice my life by jumping into the river.
But still God did not come, then he moved towards the river with the intention of sacrificing his life. Knowing his strong intention to sacrifice his life, soon God appeared and stopped him and they sat together and had dinner.
After eating and drinking, they took him in their plane and took him to their abode. Seeing this, the king thought that there is no benefit from fasting unless the mind is pure. The king gained knowledge from this. He also started fasting wholeheartedly and finally attained the heaven.
When Will Devutthana Ekadashi be held in 2026?
Devutthana Ekadashi falls on the date of 2026, 20 November, Friday.
Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)
According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi occurs twice every month, marking the 11th lunar day of both the “Shukla Paksha” (waxing phase) and the “Krishna Paksha” (waning phase) as per Moon’s transition. It is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On thi
Observing the Ekadashi fast leads to mental purification, the eradication of sins both known and unknown and, ultimately, the attainment of salvation.
One should wake up early in the morning, perform one's cleansings, and wear clean clothes. Thereafter, one should worship Lord Lakshmi Narayan using incense, lamps, flowers, food offerings (Naivedya), and other ritual items. There are three prescribed
One should wake up early in the morning, perform one's cleansings, and wear clean clothes. Thereafter, one should worship Lord Lakshmi Narayan using incense, lamps, flowers, food offerings (Naivedya), and other ritual items. There are three prescribed methods for observing the Ekadashi fast:
1) Sajala: This entails observing a fast throughout the entire day by consuming only water, and breaking the fast by performing Parana on the following day after sunrise.
2) Safala: This involves a fruit-based diet; one may consume a meal consisting of fruits called Phalahar once, after sunset. The fast is then broken on the following day after sunrise during the Parana period.
3)Nirjala: This involves observing a fast without consuming either water or food; this is considered a very rigorous form of fasting. The fast is subsequently broken on the following day after sunrise during the Parana period.
According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi occurs twice every month, marking the 11th lunar day of both the “Shukla Paksha” (waxing phase) and the “Krishna Paksha” (waning phase) as per Moon’s transition. It is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu by observing a fast, either by abstaining completely from food or by surviving solely on a fruit-based diet. It is believed that observing the Ekadashi fast invokes the divine grace of Lord Vishnu.
Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi of the “Shukla Paksha” (waxing phase of the moon) during the month of “Jyeshtha Month” to seek the grace of Lord Vishnu and to attain the spiritual merits of all the Ekadashi observed throughout the year. It is considered the most rigorous of fasts, requiring one to abstain completely from both food and water. Subsequently, the fast must be broken the following day during the designated “Parana” period. According to mythological legends, Bhimasena observed this fast; hence, it is also known as 'Bhimseni Ekadashi'.
There is two Ekadashi occur in a month. Thus, the total of 24 Ekadashi come across in 12 months.
Nirjala Ekadashi is the most difficult one. This is because, during all other Ekadashi, you can observe the fast by consuming fruits or drinking water; however, on Nirjala Ekadashi, the fast is observed without consuming any food or water.
There is four most like Ekadashi Nirjala Ekadashi, Amalaki Ekadashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, and Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
Saphala Ekadashi is observed for the sake of success.
If you fall asleep during the day while observing a fast, your fast is considered broken. Whether it is an Ekadashi fast or a Navratri fast.
You may observe it for as many years as you wish. However, according to the “Vishnu Purana”, observing the Ekadashi Fast for at least 11 years is considered meritorious.