Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, marks the end of Lord Vishnu’s four-month rest period (Chaturmas) and the beginning of the Hindu wedding and festive season. This year, the sacred occasion falls on Saturday, 1 November 2025, and is celebrated with devotion across India as a symbol of divine awakening, renewal, and prosperity.
Two weeks later, Utpanna Ekadashi 2025 will be observed on Saturday, 15 November, offering another opportunity for spiritual reflection and new beginnings.
🕉️ Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025: Date & Timings
- Date: 1 November 2025 (Saturday)
- Paran (fast-breaking) time: 2 November, between 1:11 PM and 3:23 PM
According to Hindu tradition, Lord Vishnu awakens from his cosmic slumber on this day, signaling the resumption of auspicious ceremonies such as weddings, Griha Pravesh (housewarming), and business inaugurations. Dev Uthani Ekadashi is considered the “spiritual restart” of the year.
🌿 Significance of Dev Uthani Ekadashi
The day represents Prabodhan — the divine awakening of Lord Vishnu. Devotees believe that observing fasts, performing charitable acts, and engaging in prayers on this day invite blessings of prosperity, peace, and happiness. Scriptures note that the spiritual merit of this Ekadashi equals performing several sacred sacrifices (yajñas).
🙏 Rituals and Observances
- Take a holy bath at sunrise and make a sankalp (spiritual vow) to observe the fast.
- Offer tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, and fruits to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
- Chant Vishnu Sahasranama or “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.”
- Observe a full or partial fast, avoiding rice and grains.
- Break the fast (Paran) the next day between 1:11 PM and 3:23 PM.
- Share prasad or food with others, especially the needy, and perform acts of charity.
🌅 Utpanna Ekadashi 2025: Date & Meaning
- Date: 15 November 2025 (Saturday)
- Tithi begins: 12:49 AM, continues into 16 November
Utpanna Ekadashi symbolizes the birth of all Ekadashis — a day of spiritual rebirth, reflection, and self-improvement. The Sanskrit word utpanna means “arising” or “coming into being.”
How to Observe:
- Maintain purity in thoughts and surroundings.
- Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu with tulsi leaves.
- If full fasting is not possible, eat light sattvic meals.
- Avoid negativity, focus on kindness, meditation, and introspection.
💫 The Return of Auspicious Ceremonies
Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the official end of Chaturmas, reopening the period for sacred rituals. With this day, the Hindu community begins planning weddings, pujas, and other auspicious events, making November a month of joy, devotion, and new beginnings.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on religious beliefs and traditional Hindu practices. Timings and observances may vary depending on regional customs and local calendars.
