Devshayani Ekadashi 2020: Know why this festival is celebrated; Read details here

According to Hindu calendar, Ekashi of Shukla Paksha of Ashha month is called Devshayani Ekashi. Puranas state that in se months, Lord Vishnu goes to sleep. After this, on Ekashi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month, yoga sleep of Lord Vishnu is completed. This Ekashi is called Devshayani Ekashi. This year, Devshayani Ekashi is on July 1.  months of Chaturmas also begin from this day. Re about Devshayani Ekashi 2020 below. 

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Devshayani Ekashi history

In dition to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Hari and Tulsi are also worshipped on this day. re is also a trition of Tulsi marri on this day in many places. During Chaturmas, positive energy comes from worship, story, ritual. Chaturmas is considered best time for Bhajan, Kirtan, and Katha. 

According to Bhagwat Mahapuran, Shankhasura demon was killed on Ekashi date of Shukla Paksha of Ashha month. From that day God sleeps in Kshira sea for four months. According to mythology, on this day, Lord Vishnu goes to sleep or is in deep meditation and wakes up after four months on Prabodhini Ekashi. Devshyani Ekashi comes close on heels of Jagannath Rath Yatra mostly every year.

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Devshayani Ekashi Significance and Time 

• Ekashi Tithi begins at 7:49 PM on Jun 30 and ends at 5:29 PM on July 1

According to scriptures, Chaturmas starts from Devshayani Ekashi and 16 rites stop for four months. However, things like worship, rituals, entering repaired house, buying vehicles and jewellery can be done. This Ekashi is called Saubhagyini Ekashi. According to Pma Purana, fasting or fasting on this day kills sins kwn or invertently. On this day, worshipping through rituals les to salvation. According to Brahmavaivarta Purana, observing this fast also fulfils one's desires.

Devshayani Ekashi celebration

puja is of great importance as Chaturmas or a holy period of four months in Hindu calendar begins on this day. four months of Chaturmas, including Shravan, Bhra, Ashwin and Kartik mark all important Hindu festivals like Janmashthami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, and Diwali. On Devshayani Ekashi, many devotees fast and seek blessings of Lord Vishnu. Happy Devshayani Ekashi 2020.