Devutthana Ekadashi

Dev Uthani Ekadashi is the other name of the Devutthana Ekadashi, celebrated in India. There are the Devutthana Ekadashi fasts that are offered on this day. In 2021, it was celebrated on the 14th of November. The Ekadashi Tithi activities are also related to the Devutthana Ekadashi as there is a proper time for the sleeplessness of the Vishnu. On one Ekdashi, the Vishnu sleeps; on the other Ekdashi, the Vishnu awakes. When Vishnu awakes, the festival that is being celebrated is named Devutthana Ekadashi. Certain rituals are only related to the Devutthana Ekadashi and are not performed on the other Ekdashis like this.

Vishnu awakeness

There is a proper ritual that is performed on Devutthana Ekadashi. The purpose of that prayers is to awaken Vishnu from sleep. As I have already told you, the Vishnu rests on one Ekdashi and then awake on the other Ekdashi. So to awaken the Vishnu, certain rituals like the fast are performed. One who can offer the fast to God, offer Vishnu fast on Devutthana Ekadashi and offer the prayers to the Vishnu, offer the Vishnu prayers. In this way, Vishnu awakes and gives special blessings to the worships offering persons on Devutthana Ekadashi.

Vishnu Picture

At this event, the picture of the idol of Vishnu is displayed in the homes and the Manders. To make the image fragrant, certain materials are added to it. A particular type of aromatic oil is added, taken to the idols, and placed on a specific point. The picture’s Puja starts and is then taken to the homes after the function. The sugarcane water is added to those idols, and the sweets are held in the hands of the model. In the temple, certain Vishnu lamps are also lit up on this day by the people who have said to the Vishni to light up the lamps and Diyas last year.