Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: The second Ekadashi that falls in the Shukla Paksha month of the Kartik month is called Devuthani Ekadashi. This time Devuthani Ekadashi fast will be observed on November 12. This Ekadashi is very important. It is believed that on this day Lord Vishnu wakes up after sleeping for four months. During these four months, all kinds of auspicious works are prohibited due to the sleeping Lord Vishnu or rather Dev Shayan. All auspicious works are achieved only after the new awakening of Lord Vishnu. Due to the awakening or elevation of the gods, it is also called Devotthan Ekadashi. On this day it has a special meaning to fast and listen to the story.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi Date and Time (Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024 Date and Time):
This time Kartik’s Ekadashi month will be from 6:46 pm on November 11 to 04:04 pm on November 12. In such a situation, since Uday Tithi is on November 12, Devuthani Ekadashi fast will be observed on that day. Your crossing will take place on November 13 between 6:42 am and 8:51 am.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja Vidhi:
On the day of Devotthan Ekadashi, one should get up early in the morning before sunrise and take bath etc. After this, make a sugarcane pavilion and make a square in the middle. Place an image or idol of Lord Vishnu in the middle of the square. Along with this, footprints of God are left in the square, which must be kept covered. Sugar cane, water chestnuts and sweet yellow fruits are offered to the Lord. Along with this, offer yellow sweets to God. After this, light a ghee lamp and let it burn overnight. Sit here and listen to Vishnu Purana and Vrat Katha.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi Rules:
It is important to follow many rules on Devuthani Ekadashi. On this day, one should fast only on watery food or without water. If the person fasting is a patient, an elderly person, a child or a busy person, then he can only fast for one day. On this day you should avoid rice and salt. It is good to worship Lord Vishnu. On the day of Devuthani Ekadashi, do not consume tamasic food (onion, garlic, meat, alcohol or stale food) at all.
Story of Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Dev Uthani Ekadashi vrat Katha):
According to the story told in religious texts, in one state no one, from people to animals, consumed food on the day of Ekadashi. One day, Lord Vishnu thought of testing the king, he disguised himself as a beautiful woman and sat on the roadside. When the king met Sundari, he asked him the reason for sitting here. The woman said she was homeless. The king was fascinated by her beauty and said that you should become a queen and come with me to the palace.
The condition was put before the king to the beautiful woman that she would accept the proposal only if she was granted the rights of the entire kingdom and the king would have to eat whatever she prepared. The king accepted the condition. The next day, on Ekadashi, Sundari ordered to sell food in the markets like other days. She prepared non-vegetarian food and forced the king to eat it. The king said that today, during the Ekadashi fast, I only eat fruits. The queen reminded the king of the condition and told him that if he did not eat this vengeful meal, she would behead the eldest prince.
The king told his situation to the eldest queen. The eldest queen asked the king to follow her religion and agreed to behead her son. The king was desperate and agreed to hand over the prince’s head if Sundari did not listen. Shri Hari in the form of a beautiful woman was very happy to see the king’s dedication towards religion and he came in his royal form and appeared before the king.
Vishnu ji told the king that you have succeeded in my exam, tell me what blessing you want. The king thanked God for this life and said now save me. Sri Hari accepted the king’s prayer and after his death went to Bankuth Lok.
