Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Check the correct date, shubh muhurat, Parana timings, Vishnu mantras, and the spiritual significance of Chaturmas.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 is one of the most important festivals dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observed during the Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month, this sacred Ekadashi is also known as Harishayani Ekadashi, Padmanabha Ekadashi, and Yoganidra Ekadashi. Devotees observe a strict fast, perform Vishnu Puja, and chant powerful mantras to seek divine blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth.
The occasion also marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the four-month holy period during which Lord Vishnu is believed to enter Yoga Nidra (divine sleep) in Kshir Sagar.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Date and Tithi
According to the Hindu Panchang:
Ekadashi Tithi Begins: July 24, 2026, at 9:12 AM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends: July 25, 2026, at 11:34 AM
Since Ekadashi fasting is generally observed based on sunrise and Panchang rules, devotees should follow the local calendar for the exact fasting date in their region.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Shubh Muhurat
The most auspicious timings for worship on Devshayani Ekadashi are:
Brahma Muhurta: 4:45 AM – 5:29 AM
Abhijit Muhurat: 12:19 PM – 1:11 PM
Devotees prefer offering prayers, chanting Vishnu mantras, and performing Vishnu Sahasranama recitation during these sacred periods.
Parana Timing for Devshayani Ekadashi 2026
The Ekadashi fast should be concluded on July 26, 2026.
Parana Muhurat
6:13 AM to 8:50 AM
On this day:
Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 1:57 PM
According to Hindu tradition, the fast must be broken within Dwadashi Tithi. Devotees are advised not to perform Parana during Hari Vasara, as it is considered inauspicious.
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Powerful Vishnu Mantras to Chant
Reciting Lord Vishnu’s sacred mantras on Devshayani Ekadashi is believed to remove obstacles and attract divine blessings.
Popular Vishnu Mantras
ॐ नमो नारायणाय॥
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय॥
ॐ श्री विष्णवे च विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्॥
शान्ताकारम् भुजगशयनम् पद्मनाभम् सुरेशम्…
मङ्गलम् भगवान विष्णुः, मङ्गलम् गरुडध्वजः…
Many devotees also recite Vishnu Sahasranama and offer Tulsi leaves during worship.
Why Devshayani Ekadashi Is So Important
According to Hindu beliefs, Lord Vishnu enters Yoga Nidra on Devshayani Ekadashi and rests in the cosmic ocean, Kshir Sagar, for four months.
This sacred period is known as Chaturmas, one of the holiest phases in the Hindu calendar. It is considered an ideal time for:
- Spiritual practices
- Charity and donations
- Meditation
- Religious observances
- Temple worship
Many devotees increase their religious discipline during these four months.
Chaturmas 2026 Begins
Chaturmas starts on Devshayani Ekadashi and continues through:
- Shravan
- Bhadrapada
- Ashwin
- Kartik
During this period, several auspicious ceremonies such as marriages, housewarming functions, and major celebrations are traditionally postponed.
Chaturmas concludes on Devutthana Ekadashi, when Lord Vishnu is believed to awaken from His divine sleep, marking the return of the Hindu marriage season and other auspicious events.
Spiritual Significance
Devshayani Ekadashi is regarded as a highly auspicious occasion for devotees seeking Lord Vishnu’s blessings. Observing the fast with devotion, offering prayers, chanting sacred mantras, and following spiritual practices during Chaturmas are believed to bring inner peace, prosperity, and positive energy into one’s life. The festival also reminds devotees of the importance of faith, self-discipline, and spiritual growth.
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