Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Parana timings, puja vidhi, mantras, and significance of Prabodhini Ekadashi

Dev Uthani Ekadashi is one of the most important Ekadashi festivals in the Hindu calendar, holding immense religious and spiritual significance. This sacred day marks the awakening of Lord Vishnu after a long four-month period of rest known as Chaturmaas. Devotees celebrate this occasion with great devotion to honour Lord Vishnu and seek his blessings.

When is Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024?

• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: November 11, 2024, at 6:46 PM
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: November 12, 2024, at 4:04 PM
• Parana Time (End of Fast): November 13, 2024, from 6:42 AM to 8:51 AM
• Dwadashi End Moment: November 13, 2024, at 1:01 PM

Prabodhini Ekadashi: Significance
Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also called Dev Uthaan Ekadashi, Prabodhini Ekadashi, or Guruvayur Ekadashi in South India, is a time of great spiritual awakening. It marks the end of Chaturmas, a four-month period during which Lord Vishnu is believed to enter a state of deep slumber, known as Dev Shayani Ekadashi. During this time, all auspicious activities, like weddings and new ventures, are avoided.

With Lord Vishnu awakening on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, the period of inactivity ends, and all auspicious events are once again permitted. This makes it an ideal day for important religious and personal milestones, such as marriages, engagements, and home ceremonies.

On this day, temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna are beautifully decorated with flowers and lights. Devotees visit these temples to offer prayers, perform deep daan (charitable giving), and light 11 diyas (lamps) near the sacred Tulsi plant.

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Puja Vidhi (Rituals)
To perform the puja on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, follow these steps:

• Morning Preparation: Wake up early, bathe, and cleanse yourself before beginning the puja.
• Clean the Home: Ensure your home, especially the puja room, is clean and ready for worship.
• Set Up the Altar: Place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna along with Shree Yantra on a wooden plank.
• Offerings: Light a diya with desi ghee, decorate the idol with a garland, and offer sweets, fruits, and Tulsi leaves.
• Gaudhooli Ritual: At sunset, women create Ekadashi images using Khadiya (flour dough) and Geru (red chalk).
• Offer More Prayers: Light another diya with ghee, cover it with a sieve, and offer seviyan (vermicelli), water chestnut, sugarcane, and Dakshina (donations).
• Bhajans and Prayers: Women sing traditional bhajans, ring bells or clap, and pray to Lord Vishnu to wake up and bless the household.
• Welcoming the Lord: After the prayers, remove the sieve from the diya and welcome Lord Vishnu’s awakening with prayers.
• Light the House: Illuminate your home with diyas and lights to honour the occasion.
• Distribution of Offerings: The next morning, distribute the offerings to Brahmins as a sign of respect and gratitude.

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Mantras to Chant During the Puja

• Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaye
• Shri Krishna Giovind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva
• Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare