Ekadashi festival is considered very special in Sanatan Dharma. Devshayani Ekadashi festival will soon be celebrated in the month of July also. According to religious beliefs, Chaturmas begins after Devshayani Ekadashi, in which Lord Vishnu goes into Yoganidra i.e. rest for the next four months. For this reason, people should worship Lord Vishnu duly on Devshayani Ekadashi. Doing any auspicious or auspicious work during the four months of Chaturmas is considered inauspicious. Chaturmas will start after Devshayani Ekadashi this month.
According to religious experts, devotees should not only worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi but also observe fast with true resolve. Many religious experts believe that the festival of Devshayani Ekadashi should be celebrated on 24th July, while some people believe that this festival should be celebrated on 25th July. Now the question arises that what is the exact date of Devshayani Ekadashi? Let us know.
What is the correct date?
According to the Hindu calendar, Devshayani Ekadashi tithi will start at 9:13 am on July 24 and end at 11:35 am on July 25. According to Udaya Tithi, devotees should observe the fast of Devshayani Ekadashi on 25th July.
The auspicious time for worship on this festival is from 7:21 am to 9 am on 25th July. At this time devotees should worship Lord Vishnu. According to religious experts, the right time to break the fast is from 5:39 am to 8:22 am on July 26. During this time people should break the fast.
importance of festival
Devshayani Ekadashi is also known by other names. Many people also call it Ashadh Ekadashi. According to Hindu religious beliefs, fasting on this day is extremely fruitful. Those who observe this fast get four times the reward of the fast. It is also believed that taking bath and donating in Brahma Muhurta on this day is very auspicious. According to religious beliefs, by donating on this day a person attains virtue. It is believed that donation made on this day gives results equivalent to performing a Yagya.
What to donate?
1. On the day of Devshayani Ekadashi, people should donate food and money.
2. One should avoid eating rice from 24th July because Ekadashi will start from this day.
3. Meat, fish, garlic and onion should not be consumed on the festival day.
Note: This article is based on religious beliefs and calculations. We do not confirm this.
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