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Devutthana Ekadashi festival in 2026 falls on Fri, 20th November according to the predictions by SearchIndia. Devutthana Ekadashi is a hindu festival and is celebrated by North Indian people. Devutthana Ekadashi is celebrated as one of the 86 Hindu Festivals by North Indian people and celebrations and rituals remarking Devutthana Ekadashi is carried out differently in different parts.
Devutthana Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, falls on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) of Shukla Paksha in Kartik (October-November). It marks the awakening (Uthana) of Lord Vishnu from his four-month cosmic sleep. The day signifies spiritual renewal and is often celebrated the morning after Diwali, symbolizing a fresh start and religious rejuvenation.
Devotees observe Devutthana Ekadashi with dawn puja, chanting Vishnu Sahasranama, and offering naivedya. Fasting is followed by breaking the fast with satvik food. Many temples celebrate by reopening their shrines, decorating murtis, and performing grand rituals. The day is also linked with Tulsi Vivah-the ceremonial marriage of Tulsi plant and Lord Vishnu. The celebrations promote family harmony and increased spiritual practice. In many traditions, it is believed that observing this fast brings prosperity, protection, and longevity.
Regional celebrations include North India's Tulsi Vivah ceremonies in homes and temples, Maharashtra's Ganesh-Shankar procession, and spiritual gatherings in South India with discourses and bhajans. Devutthana Ekadashi encourages devotees to resume religious vows set aside during Chaturmas. Contemporary traditions now include online satsangs, livestreamed temple prayers, and charitable acts such as planting tulsi or donating food. The day symbolizes new beginnings and continued devotion post-Diwali.