Delhi – Devotees, mark your calendars: Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi) in 2025 falls on Saturday, 1 November. The Ekadashi tithi begins at 9:11 AM on Nov 1 and runs until 7:31 AM on Nov 2, so the ideal day to observe the fast is Nov 1 during the Udya tithi.
If you keep the vrat, plan to break it (parana) on 2 November. The approved parana window is 1:11 PM to 3:23 PM on Nov 2. Follow this slot to make your vrat valid as per the Panchang.
Top muhurats to do puja on Dev Uthani Ekadashi:
- Brahma Muhurat: 4:50 AM – 5:41 AM.
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:42 AM – 12:27 PM.
- Vijay Muhurat: 1:55 PM – 2:39 PM.
Other auspicious slots include Godhuli Muhurat and Amrit Kaal — check your local Panchang if you have doubts.
Why this day matters
Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the awakening of Lord Vishnu from his four-month Yoga Nidra. This ends the Chaturmas period, after which homes and temples return to full ritual life. From this day, marriages and other happy events are considered auspicious again. The day stands for fresh starts and new hope.
Who should fast — Nov 1 or Nov 2?
There is a small split in practice. Many householders keep the fast on Nov 1 (during Ekadashi tithi). Some Vaishnav groups and ascetics prefer observance on Nov 2. Either way, follow your family custom or local priest’s advice for the correct day.
Quick puja guide:
- Clean the puja place and light a lamp.
- Offer flowers, tulsi leaves, and incense to Vishnu.
- Read the Ekadashi katha or chant the Vishnu stotra.
- Keep the fast with devotion; if you must eat, follow the fast rules (no grains).
- Do parana in the parana window on Nov 2.
Devotees planning special rituals or Tulsi Vivah should lock the right muhurat now. If you plan a public event, book priests and space early. This year’s muhurats and parana window are fixed by the Panchang — act to avoid last-minute rush. Dev Uthani Ekadashi is your cue to end Chaturmas and start new, good things. Fast on Nov 1, break your fast in the 1:11–3:23 PM window on Nov 2, and offer prayers in the listed muhurats for the best effect.
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