Devshayani Ekadashi

Description

Devshayani Ekadashi is observed in the month of Ashadha. This sacred day marks the beginning of Chaturmas, a four-month period when Sri Vishnu is believed to sleep. This Ekadashi is worshipped with yellow flowers to stay away from bad deeds and sins.

• Beginning of Lord Vishnu’s Yog Nidra
  On this day, Lord Vishnu enters Yog Nidra (cosmic sleep) in the Kshir Sagar.

• Start of Chaturmas
  Devshayani Ekadashi marks the beginning of the sacred Chaturmas period (four holy months of devotion and discipline).

• Also Known as Ashadhi Ekadashi
  It is popularly called Ashadhi Ekadashi, especially in Maharashtra and other parts of India.

• Highly Auspicious for Devotion
  Devotees observe fasting, perform prayers, and engage in bhajans to seek blessings of Lord Vishnu.