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Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: In Hindu religion, the month of Ashadh is considered very sacred and important from spiritual point of view. This is the time when nature also goes through a change. The summer season gradually starts leaving and the rainy season arrives. But the biggest religious significance of this month is associated with the sleep of Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month, which we call Devshayani Ekadashi, because from this day Shri Hari goes into Yoga Nidra for the next four months. This period has been given special importance in Hindu tradition. Let us know in detail about the importance of Ashadh month and the mystery of Devshayani Ekadashi.
When will Ashadh month start?
According to Drik Panchang, in the year 2026 Ashadh month It will start from Tuesday, June 30, 2026 and will end on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. In the Hindu calendar, Ashadh is considered the fourth month of the year.
What is the importance of Devshayani Ekadashi?
Ekadashi of Ashadha Shukla Paksha is called Devshayani Ekadashi. There is a religious belief that on this day Lord Vishnu goes into yoga nidra on the bed of Sheshnag in Ksheer Sagar. After this, they rest for the next four months and wake up on the Ekadashi of Kartik Shukla Paksha i.e. Devuthani Ekadashi. The period of these four months is called Chaturmas. Only after the end of Chaturmas, marriage, house warming, mundan, sacred thread ceremony and other auspicious works start again. According to Drik Panchang, Devshayani Ekadashi in the year 2026 is on 25th July 2026, Saturday.
After all, why does Lord Vishnu go into Yoga Nidra?
Vishnu Purana According to, Lord Vishnu is the sustainer of the universe. Going into Yoga Nidra on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi is not just a rest but is considered a divine and spiritual process. It is believed that during this time Lord Vishnu stays away from external activities and concentrates on the balance of the universe. Yoga Nidra does not mean sleeping. This is such a divine state in which God remains only in meditation. For this reason it is called Yoganidra.
Why are auspicious works not done in Chaturmas?
The time from Ashadh to Kartik is considered to be the main period of rainy season. In ancient times, traveling was difficult and sages used to stay at one place and do penance, chanting and meditation. For this reason, the tradition of postponing marriages and other big ceremonies started during this period. There is also a religious belief that when Lord Vishnu himself is in Yoga Nidra, then new auspicious works are not started. Therefore, marriage, house warming and other auspicious works are done only after Devuthani Ekadashi.
What is considered auspicious to do in the month of Ashadha?
In the month of Ashadha, special importance has been given to the worship of Lord Vishnu, fasting, charity, chanting and recitation of religious texts. During this period, recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama, meditation on Shri Hari, Tulsi puja and donating to the needy are considered auspicious. It is believed that religious activities done in this month provide many times more virtue and open the way to happiness, peace and prosperity in a person’s life.
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