Prabodhini Ekadashi, also called Dev Utani Ekadashi or Devuthana Ekadashi, is an important religious event for Hindu devotees of Vishnu. This holy day commemorates the awakening of Vishnu from his four-month sleep during the Chaturma period. It is performed with deep piety, fasting and rituals that have deep spiritual significance for those who follow the Vaishnava tradition. From date to time, scroll down to learn more. (Also read: Jalaram Jayanti 2024: Know Date, History, Rituals, Significance and more )
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024 Date and Time
This year, a significant holiday will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 12. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious moments to celebrate the event are as follows:
Parana time is 06:42 AM to 08:51 AM on November 13
On Parana Day, the Final Moment of Dvadashi is 01:01 AM
Ekadashi Tithi Starts – 18:46 November 11, 2024
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 4:04 PM on 12 November 2024
Dev Uthani’s recommended time to break the fast
The ideal time to break Ekadashi is the time of Pratahkal, the early hours of the morning, as this is considered the most auspicious time. It is recommended to avoid breaking the fast during Madhyana (noon), as this period is considered less auspicious in Hindu tradition.
Also, one should refrain from cooking during Hari Vasara, the first quarter of dvadashi tithi. For the best spiritual benefit, it is recommended to wait until the Hari Vasara period is over before breaking the fast, as this ensures the integrity of the fast and brings maximum blessings.
Meaning of Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024
The term Prabodhini means awakening and Ekadashi refers to the eleventh day of the lunar cycle. Lord Vishnu, who was in a meditative sleep during the rainy season, is believed to wake up to bless his devotees on this day. As a result, the day is celebrated with great reverence and joy, especially among the followers of Vaishnavism.
This day is also known as Dev Uthani Ekadashi, symbolizing the awakening of the gods. According to Hindu scriptures, the awakening of Lord Vishnu marks the beginning of spiritual awakening for his devotees as well.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024 Rituals
One of the key aspects of Dev Uthani Ekadashi is the fast (or gate) observed by the devotees. Fasting usually begins at sunset the day before Ekadashi and continues until the morning of the next day. Parana, or breaking the fast, is an important part of the observance, but must be performed at the proper time.
Traditionally, the Parana is performed after sunrise on the day after Ekadashi, but it must be completed on the twelfth lunar day (the twelfth lunar day). If the dvadashi tithi ends before sunrise, the parana should be done as early as possible on the next day. Breaking the fast after the end of the dwadashi period is considered an offence.
