Tue Nov 12 16:17:37 UTC 2024: ## Dev Uthani Ekadashi Celebrated on November 12: Vishnu Awakens, Devotees Observe Fast
**New Delhi, India:** Hindus across India celebrated Dev Uthani Ekadashi, a significant religious festival, on November 12th. The day commemorates the awakening of Lord Vishnu after his four-month slumber during the monsoon season, known as Chaturmas.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi or Devutthana Ekadashi, holds immense importance for devotees of Lord Vishnu, especially those following the Vaishnava tradition. It is considered a day of spiritual awakening and religious significance, marking the beginning of auspicious activities after the four-month period of rest.
Devotees observed a strict fast throughout the day, beginning at sunset on November 11th. The fast was broken on November 12th, with specific timings to ensure adherence to traditional rituals. The Ekadashi Tithi began at 6:46 PM on November 11th and ended at 4:04 PM on November 12th.
The day was filled with prayers, rituals, and offerings to Lord Vishnu, seeking his blessings for prosperity, happiness, and divine grace. The fast and devotion are believed to bring spiritual purification and blessings.
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