Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 is a very pious and important Ekadashi and like all other Ekadashis is devoted to Bhagwan Vishnu. This Ekadashi is also popular by the name of Ashadhi Ekadashi and Shayani Ekadashi. Devshayani Ekadashi is the start of the Chaturmas which is a duration of four months in Hinduism when Bhagwan Vishnu enters Yoga Nidra or the divine sleep in the holy Kshir Sagar.
Devotees observe a strict fast, worship Lord Vishnu, chant sacred mantras, and pray for prosperity, happiness, and liberation from sins.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Date & Muhurat
| Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Date as per Udya Tithi | Saturday, 25th July 2026 |
| Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Tithi Start Time | 9:12 AM on 24th July 2026 |
| Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Tithi End Time | 11:34 AM on 25th July 2026 |
| Parana Time | 05:39 AM to 8:22 AM on Monday, 26th July 2026 |
Importance of Devshayani Ekadashi 2026
Devshayani Ekadashi is an extremely significant observance as per the Hindu religion. Hindu scriptures state that Bhagwan Vishnu gets into the Yoga Nidra on this Ekadashi and he continues his sleep state till four months which ends on the pious day of Prabodhini Ekadashi of the Kartik month. This duration of four months of cosmic sleep is called Chaturmas.
It is believed that in Chaturmas, mantra reciting, Vrat, reading scriptures and Daan hold special significance. Shadi, Grih Pravesh, Sagai etc are usually not organised during Chaturmaas.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 is the best time to cleanse past Karma, Dhyaan and praying to Bhagwan Vishnu for health, wealth, gyaan and spirituality. Doing this vrat with honesty brings one closer to moksha (liberation).
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Puja Vidhi
- Get up at Brahma Muhurat and take a bath.
- Put Murti of Bhagwan Vishnu and MataLakshmi in the Home Mandir.
- Offer yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves, Chandan, agarbatti, Mithai and Mitth=i Diya.
- Read Vishnu Sahasranama and Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat Katha.
- Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” at least 108 times.
- Make sure to offer Tulsi leaves to Vishnu Ji
- Do Arti accompanied with bhajans
- Do Paran on Dwadashi as per Muhurut in above given table
Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat Do’s and Don’ts
- A day before Ekadashi eat a light meal without non-veg.
- Do not eat anaaj like rice, wheat, dal and other tamasic items.
- Observe either a Nirjala Vrat or a Phalahari Vrat as per your health
- Do not indulge in fights, ego, harsh words, arguments negativity and jealousy.
- Keep meditating through the day and remembering Bhagwan Vishnu.
- Do Daan of food, clothes and money to the poor and needy.
- Do Parana on Dwadashi after sunrise, puja and during the Shubh Muhurat.
Benefits of Observing Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat
- Cleanses one of Bure Past Karmas and negative karma.
- Bhagwan Vishnu blesses those who worship him with sincerity
- Peace, happiness and prosperity will prevail in your life.
- Helps overcome obstacles and difficulties.
- Spiritual discipline is attained.
- Calms the mind and purifies the thoughts.
- Harmony and peaceful familial relations will prevail.
- Success and luck will continue to come in life.
- The journey to Moksha or Ultimate Liberation will become comparatively easier.
- This is the best start to the pious time of cosmic sleep or Chaturmas.
Spiritual Message of Devshayani Ekadashi
Devshayani Ekadashi is right around the corner to announce that Bhakti, Spirituality, hope and belief in the Almighty is all you need for a happy and a peaceful life. As Bhagwan Vishnu is in his Yoga Nidra during this time all Bhakta should indulge in Daan, Dhyaan, Gyaan, Bhakti, restraint and self-control and thus one can achieve true peace and virtue.
The day reminds that even small acts of devotion like chanting Vishnu Ji’s name, doing Daan and praying one bring in the biggest changes in one’s life and peace will prevail life long.
Conclusion
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 will be observed on Saturday, 25 July 2026 with the start of the pious time of Chaturmas and one of the holiest days dedicated to Vishnu Ji.
By observing the vrat with faith and sincerity and doing the Puja with all the right virtues and thoughts one will be blessed with eternal divinity, happiness, good fortune, good health, spiritual growth, prosperity and Moksha or the Ultimate liberation. This auspicious Ekadashi offers a wonderful opportunity to strengthen devotion and begin four months of deeper spiritual practice.