New Delhi [India]November 4 (ANI): Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi or Dev Utthan Ekadashi, is one of the most important occasions in Hinduism.
It is believed that Lord Vishnu wakes up on this Ekadashi which falls in the month of Kartik. It is being celebrated today – especially in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Vishnu married Tulsi, who is said to be an incarnation of a woman named ‘Vrinda’. Thus, the ritual of marriage known as Tulsi Vivah, performed by the devotees, is said to bring about a happy marriage.
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On this day people worship Lord Vishnu wearing white or yellow clothes. They offer fruits and sweet flowers to the deity. Many people also take holy bath and chant mantras. Some people also like to keep the fast of Devuthani Ekadashi. The fast of Dev Uthani Ekadashi begins on the day of Dashami, a day before Ekadashi, which continues till Dwadashi after Paran Muhurta.
Wishing you all a very Happy Devuthani Ekadashi. (ANI)
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