Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 in July: Date, significance, fasting rules, rituals & key details you should know
will be observed on Sunday, July 6. Falling on the
Ekadashi tithi
of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha, this sacred day signals the beginning of Chaturmas, a four-month-long period of heightened spiritual practice in the Hindu calendar. It is believed that on this day,
Lord Vishnu
enters a deep cosmic slumber, awakening only on Prabodhini Ekadashi in the month of Kartik.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2025: Date and Timings
Event
Date & Time
Devshayani Ekadashi
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Parana Time
05:31 AM to 08:17 AM on July 7
Dwadashi Ends
11:10 PM on July 7
Ekadashi Tithi Begins
06:58 PM on July 5
Ekadashi Tithi Ends
09:14 PM on July 6
What is Devshayani Ekadashi?
Also known as
Hari Shayani Ekadashi
, Ashadi Ekadashi, or Padma Ekadashi, this day is devoted to Lord Vishnu, the sustainer in the Hindu trinity. It follows the celebrated Jagannath Rath Yatra and typically occurs in June or July. Devotees observe fasts and offer prayers seeking divine protection, peace, and blessings for the months ahead.
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Spiritual Significance of Devshayani Ekadashi
Devshayani Ekadashi marks the start of Lord Vishnu's cosmic rest as he reclines on Sheshnag in the Kshira Sagar (Ocean of Milk). During this time, major life events like weddings, property purchases, or new ventures are considered inauspicious. Instead, it's a period for introspection, devotion, and spiritual discipline.
Fasting and Parana Guidelines
Parana (breaking the fast) must be done only after the Hari Vasara, the first quarter of the Dwadashi Tithi.
The ideal time to break the fast is during Pratahkal (early morning). Avoid breaking it in the Madhyahna (midday) period.
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Who Should Observe Devshayani Ekadashi?
Householders (Smarthas) typically fast on the first Ekadashi.
The second Ekadashi (Vaishnava) is observed by ascetics, widows, and those pursuing moksha (liberation).
Devout followers often fast on both days to deepen their devotion to Lord Vishnu.
Devshayani Ekadashi is not just a ritualistic observance—it is a time for inner cleansing, reflection, and setting spiritual intentions. As Lord Vishnu rests, devotees are called to awaken their own consciousness through discipline, prayer, and compassion.
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