New Delhi: Devshayani Ekadashi known as the first Ekadashi will be observed on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. It is also known as Prathama Ekadashi, Maha Ekadashi, and Padma Ekadashi. It is believed that on this day Lord Vishnu goes to sleep and wakes up after four months on Prabodhini Ekadashi which is also known as Devutthana Ekadashi.
It will mark the beginning of Chaturmas, a holy period of four months in the Hindu calendar which will conclude with Prabodhini Ekadashi.
Devshayani Ekadashi: Date and time
- Ekadashi starts- July 19, 2021 at 08:29 pm.
- Ekadashi ends- July 20, 2021 at 05:47 pm.
- Paran time- July 21, 2021 06:28 am -08:51am.
- Sunrise- 06:28 am
- Sunset- 06:21 pm
Devshayani Ekadashi: Mantras
– Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya
– Om Padmnabhay Namah
This year Shukla and Brahma Yoga are being formed on Devshayani Ekadashi. In astrology, these yogas are counted among the auspicious yogas. Success is achieved in the work done during this period. The work done in these yogas gives respect.