Amrit Thoughts. Devshayani Ekadashi, which has special significance in Sanatan Dharma, will be celebrated on Saturday, 25th July this year. According to religious beliefs, from this day Lord Vishnu will go into Yoga Nidra for four months and Chaturmas will begin. During this period, there will be a pause on marriage, housewarming and other auspicious functions. According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month will start from 9.13 am on Friday, July 24, which will end at 11.34 am on Saturday, July 25. According to Udaya Tithi, the fast of Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on 25th July.
Lord Vishnu will remain in Yoga Nidra for four months
According to religious beliefs, from Devshayani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu goes into Yoga Nidra in Kshirsagar. This period is called Chaturmas. It is believed that after the awakening of Lord Vishnu, other auspicious and auspicious activities including marriage begin from Devuthani Ekadashi. This year Chaturmas will begin with Devshayani Ekadashi on July 25 and will conclude with the awakening of Lord Vishnu on Devuthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi on November 20, 2026.
Importance of worship and meditation in Chaturmas
According to Astrologer Pt. Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Chaturmas is not just a time of fasting and fasting, but it is considered a period of self-purification, restraint and spiritual progress. During this period, worship, satsang, Bhagwat Katha, Ramayana recitation, charity and religious activities have special importance. He told that in ancient times, sages and sages also used to stay at one place and meditate during Chaturmas. Therefore, even today this period is considered very important from spiritual point of view.
Why is there a pause on auspicious works?
According to religious beliefs, due to Lord Vishnu being in Yoga Nidra, auspicious works like marriage, house warming, Mundan Sanskar, starting of a new establishment are not performed during Chaturmas. However, the importance of religious rituals, worship, charity and meditation increases during this period. After Devuthani Ekadashi, auspicious works are started again with the awakening of Lord Vishnu.
