Tue Nov 12 23:48:34 UTC 2024: ## Vishnu Awakens: Prabodhini Ekadashi Celebrated on November 12th

**New Delhi, India** – Hindus across India are preparing to celebrate Prabodhini Ekadashi, also known as Dev Uthani Ekadashi or Devutthana Ekadashi, on **Tuesday, November 12th, 2024**. This important religious occasion marks the awakening of Lord Vishnu from his four-month slumber during the Chaturmas period.

The festival is observed with great devotion, featuring fasting and special rituals. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings for breaking the fast (Parana) are between **06:42 AM and 08:51 AM on November 13th**.

“Prabodhini” means awakening, signifying Lord Vishnu’s return from his meditative sleep during the monsoon season. This day is seen as a time for spiritual awakening for his devotees.

The fast, typically starting at sunset the day before Ekadashi, continues until the following morning. It’s crucial to break the fast within the Dwadashi Tithi (the twelfth lunar day). Breaking the fast after the Dwadashi period is considered an offense.

Prabodhini Ekadashi is a joyous occasion, celebrated with reverence and joy by followers of Vaishnavism. It symbolizes the start of a new spiritual journey and marks the beginning of auspicious times for weddings and other celebrations.

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