Ekadashi 24 of 24
Devuthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini)
देवुठनी एकादशी / प्रबोधिनी
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Kartik
Window
November
Deity
Vishnu (awakening from yoga-nidra)
Origin & story
Skanda Purana.
After 4 months of yoga-nidra (Chaturmasya), Vishnu awakens on this day. Devuthani = "the gods rise". Also called Prabodhini ("awakening"). Marriages and gruhapraveshas resume. Tulsi-Vivah (marriage of Tulsi to Vishnu) is celebrated today or the next day.
Worship mantra
उत्तिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ गोविन्द त्यजनिद्रां जगत्पते
Uttishth-Uttishtha Govinda Tyaja-Nidram Jagat-Pate
Fasting rule
Phalahara fast; Tulsi worship + Vishnu-Tulsi marriage at home.
Foods permitted
- ✓ Milk
- ✓ Fruits
- ✓ Sugarcane (signature offering)
Foods forbidden
- ✗ Grains
- ✗ Lentils
- ✗ Onion / garlic
Benefits
- ◈End of Chaturmasya — marriage + new-business muhurat resumes
- ◈Tulsi-Vivah merit (equal to daughter-giving)
- ◈Awakening of Vishnu = awakening of devotee's inner dharma
Who should observe
Special note
The MOST IMPORTANT Ekadashi of the year along with Devshayani. Marks the return of marriage muhurats — wedding season officially begins.
Want Devuthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini) vrata guided by a qualified pandit?
Pandit-guided Vishnu puja, parana (fast-breaking) muhurat, and personalized sankalp ensure your vrata bears full merit.