On the eleventh day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha, Hindu devotees celebrate Devshayani Ekadashi, also known as Ashadhi Ekadashi. It falls on July 17, 2024, this year. July 16 at 8:33 PM and July 17 at 9:02 PM are the start and end times of the Ekadashi Tithi. The fast-breaking Parana time is set for July 18, from 5:17 AM to 7:56 AM. The Dwadashi ends on July 18 at 8:44 p.m.
Shayani Ekadashi or Ashadhi Ekadashi: Significance
Hindus place great emphasis on Devshayani Ekadashi as a religious and spiritual holiday. This is a day of strict fasting for followers of Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna, who break their fast on Dwadashi Tithi the next day. Following the Ekadashi Vrat is thought to aid in achieving Moksha, or salvation, as well as to ease all forms of suffering and atone for previous transgressions. Believers also think it guarantees a spot in Shri Hari’s residence, Vaikuntha Dham.
Shayani Ekadashi: Shubh Muhurat for Prana
On the day after the fast, paran is completed after daybreak. Astrologers advise performing Parana prior to Dwadashi Tithi. As a result, you can break the fast on July 18, also known as Guru Pradosh Vrat Tithi, after daybreak, from 05:35 until 08:20. During this period, worship Lord Vishnu, meditate, and take a bath. Break the fast after giving food and cash to the Brahmins.
Shayani Ekadashi or Ashadhi Ekadashi: Fasting Rules
➤Avoid plucking Tulsi Patra.
➤Do not bathe with soap or body wash.
➤Refrain from speaking ill of others
➤Maintain celibacy.
➤Do not consume tamasik food items like eggs, onion, garlic, and meat.
➤Break the fast during Parana Time on Dwadashi Tithi.
Ashadhi Ekadashi or Shayani Ekadashi: How to perform puja
➤Wake up early and take a holy bath.
➤Place an idol of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna, and Laddoo Gopal Ji on a wooden plank after a sacred bath.
➤Light a diya with desi ghee and offer yellow flowers, dry fruits, five seasonal fruits, Tulsi Patra, and Panchamrit.
➤Recite Vishnu Sahasranama with devotion.
➤Chant the Krishna Maha Mantra.
➤Spend the day chanting “Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye.”
➤If unable to observe a strict fast, consume sattvik food after sunset.
➤Donations and charity are meritorious on this day.
Ashadhi Ekadashi or Shayani Ekadashi: Mantras to please Lord Vishnu
➤Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye
➤Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janki Vallabham
➤Ram Ram Rameti Rame Raame Manorame Sahasranama Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane
➤Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
➤Benefits of Chanting These Mantras
Ashadhi Ekadashi or Shayani Ekadashi: Benefits of Chanting Mantra
➤Achieve ultimate serenity and emancipation.
➤Attain Moksha by repeating the mantra, freeing oneself from the cycle of rebirth.
➤Improve mental stability.
➤Gain protection from chronic diseases.
➤Experience tranquility and serenity, aiding those with tension or anxiety.
