Festival 2026 · Vishnu wakes (Kartik Shukla Ekadashi)
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026
Friday, 20 November 2026
Tithi begins: Fri 20 Nov, 7:16 AM IST
Tithi ends: Sat 21 Nov, 6:32 AM IST
Times for Delhi. Other cities can differ, sometimes by a day.
About Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Dev Uthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi falls on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, when Vishnu is said to wake from his four-month sleep that began on Devshayani Ekadashi. It ends Chaturmas and marks the start of the wedding season.
Fasting and Vishnu puja are done, and Tulsi Vivah follows the next day.
How it is observed
- Ekadashi fast and Vishnu puja.
- Waking the deity with songs and conches.
- Sugarcane mandap and rangoli of Vishnu's feet.
- Parana the next morning in the prescribed window.
Dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) as seen from Delhi and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Dev Uthani Ekadashi in 2026?
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026 falls on Friday, 20 November 2026. The tithi begins Fri 20 Nov, 7:16 AM IST and ends Sat 21 Nov, 6:32 AM IST (Delhi).
Why is Dev Uthani Ekadashi considered the start of weddings?
Because the Chaturmas period when auspicious ceremonies are avoided ends when Vishnu awakens.
Why does the date of Dev Uthani Ekadashi change every year?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date moves against the 365-day calendar by about 11 days a year, then jumps back when an extra (Adhika) month is added.
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