Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025: Date, Tithi, and Significance
Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, marks one of the most spiritually significant days in the Hindu calendar—the divine awakening of Lord Vishnu after his four-month cosmic slumber (Chaturmas).
This sacred observance signals the resumption of all auspicious activities, making it the most awaited day for devotees planning weddings, housewarming ceremonies, and new ventures. As Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 approaches, devotees prepare for this joyous spiritual awakening with fasting, prayers, and the sacred Tulsi Vivah ceremony.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 Date & Tithi
Festival Dates: Saturday-Sunday, November 1-2, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Timings:
- Tithi Begins: Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 9:11 AM
- Tithi Ends: Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 7:31 AM
The Prabodhini Ekadashi date falls on the Ekadashi (eleventh lunar day) of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu Kartik month. Due to the tithi spanning two days, the observance differs slightly for various devotee communities.
Fasting Observance:
- Smarta Tradition: Observe fast on November 1, 2025 (first day)
- Vaishnava Tradition: Observe fast on November 2, 2025 (second day)
- Sanyasis and Devotees Seeking Moksha: Fast on both days for maximum spiritual merit
Parana (Fast-Breaking) Muhurat: The fast should be broken after Hari Vasara ends (the first one-fourth of Dwadashi Tithi).
- Parana Time: November 2, 2025, from 12:55 PM to 2:47 PM (for most regions)
- Alternative timing: November 3, 2025, from 5:48 AM to 8:03 AM (for Gauna Ekadashi observance)
Vishnu Uththana Ekadashi: The Divine Awakening
Vishnu Uththana Ekadashi literally translates to "the day when Lord Vishnu awakens." According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishnu enters Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep) on Shayani Ekadashi in the Ashadha month and awakens precisely on Dev Uthani Ekadashi. This four-month period—Chaturmas—is associated with spiritual introspection, restraint, and devotion.
Why Lord Vishnu's Awakening Matters
The story behind Dev Uthani Ekadashi vrat reveals that Goddess Lakshmi once requested Lord Vishnu to regulate his sleep schedule. She explained that his irregular slumber caused confusion in the universe. Vishnu decided he would sleep for exactly four months annually. During Chaturmas, all auspicious activities like marriages, mundan (tonsure), upanayana (sacred thread ceremonies), and housewarming are prohibited.
With Lord Vishnu's awakening on the Prabodhini Ekadashi date, cosmic order is restored. All auspicious works begin in the Hindu Sanatan religion only after Dev Uthani Ekadashi. This marks the beginning of the Hindu wedding season and inaugurates Abhuj Muhurat—a period when every moment is considered auspicious.
Sacred Rituals and Puja Vidhi
Morning Preparation
Rise early and take a holy bath, preferably with sacred water. Clean the puja area thoroughly and arrange necessary items, including:
- Lord Vishnu idol or Shaligram stone
- Fresh flowers, incense, and ghee lamps
- Panchamrit, sugarcane juice, and chestnuts (singhara)
- Yellow cloth, fruits, and traditional sweets
Puja Process
- Place the Vishnu idol facing east on yellow cloth
- Light ghee lamps and offer flowers
- Chant "Om Achyutaya Namah" 108 times
- Read or listen to the Dev Uthani Ekadashi vrat katha
- Perform aarti with devotion
- Consume only fruits during fasting
Tulsi Vivah Ceremony
On this sacred day, the ceremonial marriage of the Tulsi plant to Lord Vishnu (in Shaligram form) takes place. This ritual honors Vrinda, who was blessed by Lord Vishnu to become Tulsi and be his consort in her next birth. Performing or witnessing Tulsi Vivah on Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 brings the same spiritual merit as performing Kanyadaan (giving away a bride).
Enhancing Your Dev Uthani Ekadashi Observance
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Dhan Mala: Invoking Prosperity During Awakening
As Lord Vishnu awakens and auspicious activities resume, the Dhan Mala becomes particularly significant. This Sacred Tulsi Mala is specifically designed for prosperity and positivity—perfect for devotees planning new ventures, marriages, or business openings after the Prabodhini Ekadashi date.
Wearing Dhan Mala while breaking your fast and during the Tulsi Vivah ceremony invites Goddess Lakshmi's blessings alongside Lord Vishnu's protection, aligning perfectly with the festival's energy of new beginnings and abundance.
Spiritual Benefits of Dev Uthani Ekadashi Fast
According to the Padma Purana, fasting on the Prabodhini Ekadashi date brings blessings equivalent to:
- 100 Rajasuya Yajnas
- 1,000 Ashwamedha Yajnas
- Visiting all Hindu pilgrimage sites
The fast purifies accumulated sins across seven lifetimes, grants moksha (salvation), and brings peace, prosperity, and harmony to family life.
FAQs About Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025
Q1. What is the Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 date?
Dev Uthani Ekadashi will be observed on November 1-2, 2025. The Ekadashi Tithi begins at 9:11 AM on November 1 and ends at 7:31 AM on November 2.
Q2. What is Prabodhini Ekadashi date significance?
Prabodhini Ekadashi date marks Lord Vishnu's awakening after four months of cosmic sleep (Chaturmas), resuming all auspicious activities like marriages, housewarmings, and sacred ceremonies.
Q3. What is Vishnu Uththana Ekadashi?
Vishnu Uththana Ekadashi means "Vishnu's awakening Ekadashi." It's the same as Dev Uthani and Prabodhini Ekadashi—all names for this sacred day when Lord Vishnu wakes from Yoga Nidra.
Q4. When should I break my Dev Uthani Ekadashi fast?
Break the fast during Parana Muhurat on November 2, 2025, between 12:55 PM and 2:47 PM, after Hari Vasara ends. Never break the fast during the Hari Vasara period.
Q5. Why wear Tulsi Mala on Dev Uthani Ekadashi?
Tulsi is considered Lord Vishnu's beloved consort. Wearing Tulsi Mala during Dev Uthani Ekadashi fasting connects devotees directly to Vishnu's divine consciousness and enhances the spiritual merit of observance.
Final Reflections
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 is more than a festival—it's the cosmic moment when divine order is restored, when Lord Vishnu opens his eyes and blesses the universe with renewed energy. When you observe this sacred fast wearing the Premium Tulsi Original Combo, you're participating in the millennia-old tradition of awakening alongside the Lord.
As you chant mantras with your Japa Mala and witness the sacred Tulsi Vivah, remember that you're honoring Vrinda's eternal devotion. As you plan new beginnings—marriages, ventures, or life changes—wearing Dhan Mala invites divine prosperity into these auspicious endeavors.
May Vishnu Uththana Ekadashi bring spiritual awakening, divine blessings, and auspicious new beginnings to your life.
Jai Shri Vishnu! Jai Tulsi Mata!
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