The day of Devuthani Ekadashi is extremely auspicious. It is also known as Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi, which is celebrated every year on the Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. It is considered the most important of the 24 Ekadashi. This Ekadashi marks the end of "Chaturmas" , when Lord Vishnu wakes up from his Yoga Nidra period. Vishnu-Prabodhini and Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi, Kartik Shukla Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi are its other names. This year Devuthani Ekadashi

(Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024) fast will be observed on 12th November.

At the same time, some things are prohibited on this day and there are some things which are necessary to be followed, so let us know about them, which are as follows.

Keep these special things in mind on Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024 Dos And Donts)

• One should avoid consuming alcohol, meat, fish, onion, garlic (any kind of tamasic food) and grains on Devuthani Ekadashi.
• On this day, you can consume vegetarian items like fruits, milk, dry fruits, sweets etc.
• One should also avoid consuming rice on this day.
• Avoid plucking Tulsi leaves on Devuthani Ekadashi, as it is considered inauspicious.
• Tulsi leaves should be plucked and kept aside a day before Ekadashi fast.
• For blessings and good fortune, one should chant 'Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murare. Hey Nath Narayan Vasudevay.' or any other Lord Vishnu mantra on this day.
• On this day, offer Prasad to Lord Krishna and Narayan along with Tulsi leaves.
• On this auspicious fast, do offer lotus flower to seek blessings of Lord Hari.
• Wash your head a day before Ekadashi fast and avoid washing your hair on Ekadashi day.
• Sleeping during the day is prohibited for devotees on this auspicious date, especially when they are fasting.
• One should also avoid lying and using abusive language on this day.
• On this occasion, we should help the poor.

Mantras to awaken Lord Vishnu on Devuthani Ekadashi

1. Om Narayanaya Vidmahe. Vasudevaya slow down. Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat.

2. Om Bhurida Bhuri Dehino, Ma Dabhram Bhurya Bhar. Bhuri Ghedindra Ditsasi.

    Om Bhurida Tyasi Shruta: Purutra Shur Vrutrahan. Aa no Bhajasva Radhaasi.

3. Om Hreem Kartaviryarjuno Naam Raja Bahu Sahastravan. Yasya smarena matren hratam nashtam cha labhyate.