iStockOne of the most important occasions in the Hindu religion is a festival known as Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi or Dev Uthhana Ekadashi.
The festival is important because it is believed that Lord Vishnu wakes up on the auspicious day of Ekadashi, which often falls under the Kartik month.
It is being celebrated today, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
As per Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishnu married Tulsi, a plant which is said to be the incarnation of a woman named 'Vrinda'. Thus, the ritual of marriage known as Tulsi Vivah is performed by the devotees which is said to bring a happy marriage.
The rituals surrounding the festival include people wearing white or yellow clothes as they offer Lord Vishnu's deity fruits and sweet flowers. Many others also take a holy bath and chant mantras. Another common way to celebrate the festival is by observing a fast. The fast for Dev Uthani Ekadashi begins a day before the Ekadashi, on Dashami, which continues till Dwadashi after the Parana Muhurat.
Wishing you all a happy Devuthani Ekadashi.
The festival is important because it is believed that Lord Vishnu wakes up on the auspicious day of Ekadashi, which often falls under the Kartik month.
It is being celebrated today, especially in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
As per Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishnu married Tulsi, a plant which is said to be the incarnation of a woman named 'Vrinda'. Thus, the ritual of marriage known as Tulsi Vivah is performed by the devotees which is said to bring a happy marriage.
The rituals surrounding the festival include people wearing white or yellow clothes as they offer Lord Vishnu's deity fruits and sweet flowers. Many others also take a holy bath and chant mantras. Another common way to celebrate the festival is by observing a fast. The fast for Dev Uthani Ekadashi begins a day before the Ekadashi, on Dashami, which continues till Dwadashi after the Parana Muhurat.
Wishing you all a happy Devuthani Ekadashi.
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