Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026: The Sacred Ritual of Awakening Lord Vishnu

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026: On Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Devutthana Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu awakens after four months of divine slumber (Yoga Nidra). With his awakening, Chaturmas ends, and auspicious ceremonies and religious rituals put on hold for four months can resume. This is why devotees eagerly wait for this Ekadashi every year.

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Yes, it is an auspicious day, and devotees should also make special efforts to awaken the Lord. Once his divine slumber ends, you can wake him with specific rituals and special mantras. Thus, find the date of Dev Uthani Ekadashi and a complete process to awaken Lord Vishnu.

When Will Lord Vishnu Awaken?

According to the Panchang, Lord Vishnu awakens from his four-month-long Yoga Nidra on Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Kartik month. It is when Dev Uthani Ekadashi is celebrated. After Lord Vishnu awakens, devotees usually perform the ceremony of marrying his Shaligram form to the Tulsi plant. This sacred ritual is known as Tulsi Vivah.

In 2026, Dev Uthani Ekadashi will fall on Friday, November 20.

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Rituals to Awaken Lord Vishnu on Dev Uthani Ekadashi

On Dev Uthani Ekadashi, follow specific rituals and chant sacred mantras to awaken Lord Vishnu. Here is the complete procedure:

First, in the evening, draw an image of Lord Vishnu using red ochre. Make footprints or a rangoli design below the image and cover it. Next, take a wooden platform (chowki) and spread a red or yellow cloth over it. Place an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu on the platform. Offer him a sacred thread and new clothes. Apply a sandalwood tilak to the idol and offer fresh flowers.

When you do Dev Uthani Ekadashi puja, offer sugarcane, water chestnuts, and some fruits to Lord Vishnu. Light a diya and partially cover it with a small vessel. Then, chant the following mantra:

“Brahmendrarudraagni Kuber Sooryasomaadibhirvandit Vandaneya

Buddhyasya Devesh Jagannivaas Mantra Prabhaavena Sukhena Dev”

Meaning: O Lord, Brahma, Indra, Rudra, Agni, Kubera, Surya, and Soma worship and revere you. O Lord of the Devas and the abode of the universe, please awaken peacefully.

According to popular beliefs, Lord Vishnu awakens after devotees chant this mantra. After this, invoke Lord Vishnu by reciting the following mantra:

Uttishtha Govinda Tyaja Nidram Jagatpatey.

Tvayi Suptey Jagannath Jagat Suptam Bhavedidam.

Utthite Cheshtate Sarvam Uttishthottishtha Madhava.

Gatamegha Viyachchaiva Nirmalam Nirmaladishah.

Sharadani Cha Pushpani Grihana Mama Keshava.

After Lord Vishnu awakens, devotees sing traditional folk songs. You can also use the sound of a conch shell and temple bells to awaken the Lord.

Next, remove the vessel covering the diya and, with your family, worship Lord Vishnu and his footprints. Finally, read the Dev Uthani Ekadashi Vrat Katha and perform the aarti.

Here are some traditional folk songs sung to awaken Lord Vishnu on Dev Uthani Ekadashi: