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Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great fervor. This auspicious day falls on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) of the Hindu month of Kartik. Devotees believe that on this day, the deities awaken from their four-month-long slumber and bless their worshippers.
Significance of Dev Uthani Ekadashi:
Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the end of the Chaturmas period, during which many Hindu festivals are avoided. It is believed that Lord Vishnu goes to sleep on Ashadha Ekadashi and wakes up on Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Therefore, this day holds immense spiritual significance for devotees who observe fasts and perform rituals to seek the blessings of the deities.
Celebrations and Rituals:
On this day, devotees wake up early in the morning, take a holy bath, and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu. Fasting on Dev Uthani Ekadashi is considered highly meritorious, and many people observe strict fasts to cleanse their minds and bodies. Special prayers and bhajans are sung in temples, and the entire atmosphere is filled with devotion and piety.
Customs and Traditions:
According to tradition, married women perform the ritual of Tulsi Vivah on this day, symbolically marrying the holy basil plant to Lord Vishnu. This ritual signifies the beginning of the marriage season in Hindu culture and is performed with great enthusiasm in many households.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi is a time for spiritual renewal and awakening. By observing the prescribed rituals and dedicating oneself to prayer and meditation, devotees seek divine blessings for prosperity, happiness, and spiritual growth.
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Experience the divine awakening on Dev Uthani Ekadashi and embrace the blessings of the deities in your life!
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