Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Date, Puja, Significance & More

Devshayani Ekadashi is observed on the 11th day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of Ashadha month. This is said to be the golden entrance day for sadhana during the season of Chaturmas when discipline and devotion are the most important factor in the sadhana according to religious doctrines and is considered as the day Lord Vishnu gets into yoga nidra (divine sleep) in the ocean of milk (Kshirsagar) till the day of Prabodhini ekadashi (Kartiki ekadashi).

• Ashadha Ekadashi Tithi Start: July 24, 2026 06:12 PM
• Ashadha Ekadashi Tithi End: July 25, 2026 08:10 PM

• Considered all Ekadashis, pleasing to Lord Hari.
• Also considered destroyer of all sins (sarva-paap-nashak), and gives good health.
• This vrata is considered equivalent to worship of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh together, and also visiting all holy places.
• Brings the devotee to the pinnacle of spiritual life (param gati).

• Limit yourself to practicing restraint, fasting, mauna (silence) and japa (chanting).
• Do deepdaan (lighting candles) to get a clear understanding of mind and proper behavior.
• Lie on a simple mat, sheet, or bed on which you sleep without any pillows and practice Brahmacharya (celibacy) as a way of revering Lord Vishnu who sleeps in Yoga Nidra.
• Do a Sankalp (pledge) on Devshayani Ekadashi day in the morning.

Sawan (Shravan): Do not eat saag

Bhadon (Bhadrapada): Do not eat dahi

Ashwin: Do not eat milk

Kartik: Do not eat dal

Ekadashi days that occur during the Chaturmas period are supposed to be observed by all householders. During the remaining part of the year, observance of only Shukla Paksha Ekadashi is required for 12 Shukla Paksha and four Krishna Paksha Ekadashis or 16 fasts in total per year.

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What is another name for Devshayani Ekadashi?

This is also known as Hari Shayani Ekadashi, the day when Lord Vishnu starts his yogic sleep.

What is Chaturmas?

There are four months of spiritual discipline in which Chaturmas begins with Devshayani Ekadashi and ends on Kartiki (Prabodhini) Ekadashi.

What is the good of observing this vrat?

It is believed that it removes sins, improves health and gives spiritual merit equal to worshipping the Trimurti and visiting the holy pilgrimages.

During Chaturmas what should be avoided?

Food taboos vary by month, for instance greens, curd, milk and dal are not consumed, and celibacy and simplicity in lifestyle are encouraged.