The Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik Mas is known as Devotthan or Dev Uthani Ekadashi. On this day Lord Vishnu wakes up after four months of yoga sleep, after which new works begin.
People worship Lord Vishnu, especially on this day. Let us have a look at when Kartik Shukla’s Ekadashi is this year.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi Date
On Kartik Shukla’s Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu wakes up from Yoga Nidra, after which all the auspicious works that have been stalled for four months begin. Lord Vishnu goes to Yoganidra for four months on Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi. Being dev Jagran or Utthan, it is called Devotthan Ekadashi (Dev Uthani Ekadashi).
Fasting on this day is of special significance. It is said that it leads to salvation. This year Dev Uthani Ekadashi is on Sunday, November 14, 2021.
Take care of these things on Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Fasting on waterless or only water-based substances on the day of Devotthan Ekadashi is considered beneficial. If there is a sick person, old man, child, or busy person, fasting should be done only of one vela and fruits should be eaten.
If this is not possible then don’t eat rice and salt on this day. Worship Lord Vishnu or ‘isht’ dev. Do not eat tamasik diet (onion, garlic, meat, wine, stale food) on this day. On this day chant the mantra of “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay”
Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
After making the sugarcane mandapa, make a square in the middle. Then, in the middle of the square, if you want, keep a picture or statue of Lord Vishnu and the square as well as the footprints of God are made, which is covered.
Sugarcane, singhada, and fruits and sweets are then dedicated to God. A lamp of ghee is lit which burns overnight. The feet of God is duly worshipped in the morning. Then his feet are touched and awakened. At this time, the sound of shankh-bell and kirtan is made. This is followed by the story of fasting. After which every auspicious work can be started properly.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi Vrat Katha
There was a king in whose kingdom the citizens were very happy. No one sold food or ate food on Ekadashi day in that state. Everyone used to only have fruits. Once God took the form of beauty to test the king and sat on the roadside. It was then that the king passed by and was amazed at her beauty.
He asked the beauty who she was and why was she sitting here like this? Then God, who was disguised as the beautiful woman, said, “I am disheartened.” I do not know anyone in this city, whom should I ask for help? The king was fascinated by her appearance and said, “You go to my palace and become my queen.”
On this, the woman said I would listen to you but you have to hand over the right of the state to me. I will have full authority over this state and whatever I make, you have to eat. Hearing this, the king said, “I approve of all the conditions.” The next day was Ekadashi but rani ordered that food be sold in the markets as on other days.
Not only that, she cooked meat and fish in the house and served it and asked the king to eat. Seeing this, the king said, Rani, it is Ekadashi today so I will only have fruits. Then the queen reminded the king of her condition and said, “Either eat food, otherwise I will behead the great prince.” When the king told the elder queen about his position, the elder queen said, “Your Highness, don’t give up religion and give the head of the elder prince.”
She said that you will get the son again but will not get your religion back. Meanwhile, the elder prince came playing and saw tears in his mother’s eyes and asked her why she was crying. Mother told him the whole thing. So, the prince said I’m ready to give the head. My father’s religion will definitely be protected.
The king went to the beautiful woman with a sad heart and agreed to give his head. Then Lord Vishnu appeared and said to him, Rajan, this was your test and you passed this difficult test.
When God asked the king with a happy heart to ask for a boon, the king said, “Everything we want in life is already given by you.” At the same time, the king handed over his entire land to the prince and Lord Vishnu left.
Don’ts Of Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- Eating rice on this day is considered a complete taboo. In addition, one should also avoid consuming things with meat or tamasik properties.
- Those who have fasted for Ekadashi should not clean their teeth with wooden datun or paste because the leaves of any plants should not be broken on this day.
- Avoid breaking Tulsi on Ekadashi day, because Tulsi is the beloved of Vishnu.
- Tulsi should be broken in advance for offering, but do not accept the offered tulsi yourself.
- Do not consume cabbage, carrots, turnip, spinach, kulfa greens, etc. even by mistake during fasting.
- Do not quarrel in the house on this day.
