Devshayani Ekadashi देवशयनी
Devshayani Ekadashi, in the bright fortnight of Ashadha, marks the beginning of Vishnu's four-month yogic sleep and the start of Chaturmas. Auspicious ceremonies such as weddings are traditionally paused until he wakes on Prabodhini Ekadashi.
- Lunar month
- Ashadha
- Paksha
- Shukla (waxing)
- Deity
- Vishnu
Significance
Devshayani Ekadashi, in the bright fortnight of Ashadha, marks the beginning of Vishnu's four-month yogic sleep and the start of Chaturmas. Auspicious ceremonies such as weddings are traditionally paused until he wakes on Prabodhini Ekadashi.
How the fast is kept
Devshayani Ekadashi is observed like every Ekadashi - a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu, avoiding grains, rice, lentils and beans from sunrise until it is broken the next morning on Dwadashi, within the paran window. Observers keep it as nirjala (without water), phalahar (fruit and non-grain foods) or a single satvik meal, according to their health and devotion. See the full Ekadashi guide for the complete rules and the list of all the Ekadashis.
Frequently asked questions
What is Devshayani Ekadashi?
Devshayani Ekadashi, in the bright fortnight of Ashadha, marks the beginning of Vishnu's four-month yogic sleep and the start of Chaturmas. Auspicious ceremonies such as weddings are traditionally paused until he wakes on Prabodhini Ekadashi.
Which month and paksha does Devshayani Ekadashi fall in?
Devshayani Ekadashi falls in Ashadha, in the Shukla Paksha (the waxing fortnight).
When is the next Devshayani Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH?
The next Devshayani Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH is on 14 July 2027.
How is Devshayani Ekadashi observed?
Like every Ekadashi, it is kept as a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu - avoiding grains, rice and beans - with worship, chanting and charity, and the fast broken the next morning (Dwadashi) during the paran window. See the full Ekadashi guide for the fasting rules.
Last updated 26 July 2026