
Tue Nov 12 23:23:17 UTC 2024: ## Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2024: Auspicious Day for Ending Fast and Beginning New Ventures
**[City, State] –** Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, is a significant Hindu festival marking the awakening of Lord Vishnu after a four-month slumber. This year, the auspicious day falls on November 11th, with the parana, or breaking of the fast, taking place on the following day, November 12th.
According to the Hindu calendar, the parana should be performed between 6:42 AM and 8:51 AM on November 12th, coinciding with the Dwadashi Tithi. This day is considered highly auspicious for starting new ventures and performing auspicious ceremonies.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi holds immense religious importance. Observing the fast is believed to bring blessings from Lord Vishnu, leading to spiritual, physical, and mental well-being. The fast is also said to cleanse devotees of past sins and pave the way for attaining Moksha (liberation).
The festival is celebrated with special prayers and offerings to Lord Vishnu, signifying the beginning of a new era of prosperity and happiness.
This year, Hindus are eagerly anticipating Dev Uthani Ekadashi, a day for seeking divine grace and embarking on a new journey of success and well-being.