Mumbai: This year, Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on 6 July. According to Hindu beliefs, this auspicious day marks the beginning of Lord Vishnu’s four-month divine slumber — a period known as Chaturmas. Also called Harishayani Ekadashi, the day is deeply significant for devotees, who observe fasts and perform spiritual rituals in honour of Vishnu, the preserver deity.
It is widely believed that by performing certain remedies on Devshayani Ekadashi, one can receive divine blessings to overcome personal and financial struggles. From lighting lamps and offering sacred sweets to chanting powerful mantras, these traditional practices are said to bring success in business, improvement in career prospects, and relief from poverty. Below, we explore the most recommended rituals for this special day.
To Bring Profit in Business
If your business is struggling despite repeated efforts, it is considered highly auspicious to light a ghee lamp in front of Lord Vishnu on Devshayani Ekadashi. Offer besan laddoos (gram flour sweets) as bhog (sacred offering), and after the puja, distribute the sweets as prasad to others. This ritual is believed to attract positive energy and profit into your business.
To Strengthen Your Financial Situation
To improve your household’s financial condition, take a bath early in the morning on Devshayani Ekadashi and wear yellow clothes — a colour associated with Lord Vishnu. Prepare an offering of gole-mishri (coconut and sugar crystals) and present it to the deity. As per tradition, this offering is said to help attract prosperity and long-term financial stability.
For Career Growth and Promotions
Wishing to climb the ladder in your professional life? On Devshayani Ekadashi, offer makhan (white butter) and mishri to Lord Vishnu. Then, sit in front of his idol or image and chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagavate Narayanaya” 108 times (one full rosary). Devotees believe that this practice can significantly boost your career path and bring new opportunities.
To Remove Financial Hardships
If you are facing prolonged financial difficulties or debt, perform a panchamrit abhishek (ritual bathing with five sacred ingredients) on Lord Vishnu’s idol or a Shaligram Shila on this day. According to religious texts, this ritual is especially effective when performed on Ekadashi. After the abhishek, offer sandalwood paste, tulsi leaves, and yellow flowers to the deity. This is believed to remove poverty and bring divine grace into your home.
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