AstrologgerDevshayani Ekadashi
25 July 2026 · Vishnu
2026 dates are good-faith estimates from standard panchang references — confirm the exact date and muhurat against a current Panchang before planning.
Significance
On the 11th day of Ashadha Shukla Paksha, Lord Vishnu is believed to retire to cosmic sleep (Yoga Nidra) for four months (Chaturmas). Auspicious ceremonies like weddings are traditionally avoided during this period.
Astrological significance
Devshayani Ekadashi falls on the eleventh tithi of the bright fortnight of Ashadha and opens the four-month Chaturmas period. Every lunar fortnight has an Ekadashi, but this one is significant because it traditionally marks the start of the monsoon retreat when many auspicious ceremonies pause until Prabodhini Ekadashi. Being lunar, it lands in June or July.
Month: Ashadha · Paksha: Shukla · Shukla Ekadashi (eleventh day of the waxing moon) of Ashadha — also called Ashadhi or Devshayani Ekadashi.
How Devshayani Ekadashi is observed
- Observing an Ekadashi fast dedicated to Vishnu
- Reading or listening to the Ekadashi vrat katha
- Beginning the four-month Chaturmas period of spiritual discipline
- Avoiding grains and certain foods during the fast
- Attending temple worship of Vishnu
Frequently asked questions
When is Devshayani Ekadashi in 2026?+
In 2026 it falls on 25 July 2026. As a lunar-tithi observance the date shifts each year, so confirm against a current panchang.
What does Devshayani Ekadashi mark?+
It marks the start of Chaturmas, the four-month period in which Vishnu is traditionally said to be in cosmic sleep and many auspicious ceremonies are paused.
Why are weddings traditionally avoided after this day?+
Custom holds that with Vishnu in Yoga Nidra during Chaturmas, major auspicious events such as weddings are deferred until Prabodhini Ekadashi.
What is the calendar significance?+
It falls on Shukla Ekadashi of Ashadha; each fortnight has an Ekadashi, but this one opens the Chaturmas period.