Devshayani Ekadashi falls on Saturday, July 25, 2026, marking the start of the four-month Chaturmas period. Parana is on Sunday, July 26 after sunrise.
Devshayani Ekadashi Today: Chaturmas Begins July 25
Lord Vishnu begins his four-month cosmic sleep today. Devshayani Ekadashi on July 25 opens Chaturmas — the period when weddings pause and devotion takes centre stage.
Devshayani Ekadashi falls on Saturday, 25 July 2026, one of the most significant dates in the Hindu calendar. It marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the sacred four-month period when Lord Vishnu is believed to enter his cosmic sleep.
What Is Devshayani Ekadashi?
Also known as Ashadhi Ekadashi or Padma Ekadashi, it falls on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight of Ashadha. Devotees observe a fast, offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, and many spend the day in bhajan and scripture reading.
When Is Parana?
The fast is broken on Dwadashi — Sunday, 26 July 2026, after sunrise. Timing matters in Ekadashi observance, so check your local panchang for the exact parana window in your city.
What Chaturmas Means
Chaturmas runs from Shayani Ekadashi to Prabodhini Ekadashi (October-November). Traditionally, auspicious ceremonies such as weddings and housewarmings are avoided during this period, while spiritual practice, charity and dietary discipline are emphasised.
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Support Our WorkWhy the Timing Makes Sense
Chaturmas overlaps almost exactly with the monsoon. In older times, travel was difficult and illness common, so a period of staying put, eating simply, and turning inward was practical as much as spiritual. Date details at Drik Panchang.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devshayani Ekadashi?
Devshayani Ekadashi, also known as Ashadhi or Padma Ekadashi, is a significant Hindu date falling on the eleventh day of the bright fortnight of Ashadha. It marks the beginning of Chaturmas and is when Lord Vishnu is believed to enter his cosmic sleep.
What is Chaturmas?
Chaturmas is a sacred four-month period in the Hindu calendar, starting from Shayani Ekadashi and concluding on Prabodhini Ekadashi. During this time, auspicious ceremonies are typically avoided, while spiritual practice, charity, and dietary discipline are emphasized.
What is Parana and when is it observed?
Parana is the breaking of the fast observed on Dwadashi, the day after Devshayani Ekadashi, specifically after sunrise. Devotees should consult their local panchang for the exact parana window in their city.
Can you explain the traditional reasons for observing Chaturmas?
Chaturmas traditionally overlaps with the monsoon season, which historically made travel difficult and illness common. This period encouraged staying put, eating simply, and focusing on inward spiritual practice and discipline.
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