Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Devshayani Ekadashi
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 is observed on Saturday, 25 July 2026 — it follows ekadashi of shukla paksha, ashadha — vishnu begins 4-month sleep.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 25 July 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Devshayani Ekadashi marks the beginning of Chaturmas — the four months when Lord Vishnu is believed to sleep on the cosmic serpent Shesha. No auspicious ceremonies (weddings, housewarmings) are performed during these four months.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 17 July 2024 (past)
- 2025 6 July 2025 (past)
- 2026 25 July 2026
- 2027 14 July 2027
- 2028 2 July 2028
- 2029 21 July 2029
- 2030 11 July 2030
- 2031 1 July 2031
- 2032 19 July 2032
- 2033 8 July 2033
- 2034 27 July 2034
- 2035 15 July 2035
- 2036 4 July 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Devshayani Ekadashi 2026?
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 is observed on Saturday, 25 July 2026. The festival follows ekadashi of shukla paksha, ashadha — vishnu begins 4-month sleep.
What is Devshayani Ekadashi?
Devshayani Ekadashi marks the beginning of Chaturmas — the four months when Lord Vishnu is believed to sleep on the cosmic serpent Shesha. No auspicious ceremonies (weddings, housewarmings) are performed during these four months.
Who observes Devshayani Ekadashi?
Devshayani Ekadashi is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Devshayani Ekadashi change every year?
Devshayani Ekadashi is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on ekadashi of shukla paksha, ashadha — vishnu begins 4-month sleep. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.