On July 17, 2024, Hindu devotees will observe Devshayani ekadashi, a significant day. It is the day of adoration for Lord Vishnu, Ekadashi, which falls on the eleventh day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha.
Beginning of Ekadashi Tithi: July 16, 2024, at 8:33 p.m.
Ekadashi Tithi concludes: July 17, 2024, at 09:02 PM
Parana Time: 05:17 AM to 07:56 AM on July 18, 2024
Dwadashi Tithi ends: July 18, 2024, at 8:44 p.m.
The Significance of Devshayani Ekadashi 2024
Devshayani Ekadashi is extremely significant from a spiritual perspective. Devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna fast strictly and pray on this day. The Ekadashi Vrat fast is thought to aid believers in achieving Moksha, or salvation, as well as release from previous transgressions and sufferings. It is also believed that keeping this fast will earn one a spot in Vaikuntha Dham, where Shri Hari resides.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2024: Rules for Fasting
➤ Tulsi leaves should not be plucked.
➤ Avoid showering with body wash or soap.
➤ Avoid criticizing other people.
➤ Retain your celibacy throughout the fast.
➤ Avoid tamasik foods like meat, onions, garlic, and eggs.
➤ On Dwadashi Tithi, break your fast during Parana Time.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2024: How to Perform Puja
➤ Take an early morning bath
➤ Offer a holy bath to Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, and Laddoo Gopal Ji. After the bath, place the idols on a wooden plank.
➤Light a diya with desi ghee and present yellow flowers, a garland, dry fruits, five seasonal fruits, tulsi leaves, and panchamrit.
➤Chant the Krishna Maha Mantra.
➤Spend the day reciting “Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye.”
➤ Devotedly recite the Vishnu Sahasranama.
➤If you are unable to follow a rigid fast, have sattvik foods in the evening.
➤Give and practice charity on this day.
Mantras for Devshayani Ekadashi 2024
- Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye
- Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janki Vallabham
- Ram Ram Rameti Rame Raame Manorame Sahasranama Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane
- Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
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