Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023: When is Prabodhini Ekadashi? Know date, significance, puja rituals

Dev Uthani Ekadashi also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi and Devutthana Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha during the Kartik month. Parana means breaking the fast. Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on the next day of the Ekadashi fast. It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Not doing Parana within Dwadashi is similar to an offence. This year, the auspicious day will fall on November 24.

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023: Date and Time

Date: November 24
Parana Time - 06:51 AM to 08:57 AM
Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - 07:06 PM
Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 11:03 PM on Nov 22, 2023
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 09:01 PM on Nov 23, 2023

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023: Significance

Dev Uthani Ekadashi fast is observed by the Lord Vishnu devotees. To celebrate the auspicious day, people should wake up early and take a bath, and light a diya in their home temple. Offer flowers and Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu, perform aarti, and give bhog to Lord Vishnu made from Sattvik items. Devotees should also observe a fast for well-being and prosperity.

Parana should not be done during Hari Vasara. One should wait for Hari Vasara to get over before breaking the fast. Hari Vasara is the first one-fourth duration of Dwadashi Tithi. The most preferred time to break the fast is Pratahkal. At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should observe fasting on the first day only. Fasting on both days is suggested for staunch devotees who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu.

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2023: Fasting Food

Devotees can decide the type of Ekadashi fasting during Sankalp according to their willpower and physical strength. In religious texts, four types of Ekadashi fasting have been mentioned that are Jalahar, Ksheerbhoji,  Phalahari and Naktabhoji.