Every year Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Ashada month is celebrated as Devshayani Ekadashi. This year, this Ekadashi date is on 6 July, Sunday. From this day, Lord Vishnu goes to rest in the Ksheer Sagar for 4 months of yoga sleep. Chaturmas begins from this day, which is considered the best time for fast, penance, practice and devotion. Lord Vishnu goes into 4 months of yoga sleep. When Lord Vishnu goes into the yoga sleep, the operation of the creation goes into the hands of Lord Shiva.
How long will Chaturmas be?
Sawan, the favorite month of Lord Bholenath, also falls during this period. This time Chaturmas will start from July 6 to 2 November 2025.
What should you do?
It is believed that from Devshayani Ekadashi to Devuthani Ekadashi, the Srishti’s Palanhar Yoga lives in sleep and no auspicious work is done in his absence. For this reason, auspicious works like marriage, home entry, Mundan are postponed. During this meat, alcohol and tamasic food should not be eaten. If possible, sleep on the ground in all four months.
What to do?
In Chaturmas, eat satvik food during the sleeping period of Lord Vishnu. That is, light and digestible food should be eaten in Chaturmas. Donating food, clothes and money in the poor and needy is considered auspicious. During this time special worship of Lord Vishnu should be done. Also, the mantras of Lord Vishnu should be chanted.
