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Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Date, vrat timings, Parana time, rituals, significance, and everything devotees need to know

Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on Saturday, 25 July 2026. The sacred occasion marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the four-month period during which Lord Vishnu is believed to enter divine sleep. Devotees observe the day by fasting, offering prayers and worshipping Lord Vishnu. According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi Tithi begins at 9:12 am on 24 July and ends at 11:34 am on 25 July 2026. Those observing the fast should perform Parana (breaking the fast) after sunrise on Sunday, 26 July 2026, during the prescribed Parana time.