Dev Shayani Ekadashi / Hari shayani Ekadashi 2017
When is Dev Shayani / Hari Shayani Ekadashi in 2017
Aashadh Shukla Ekadashi is known as Dev Shayani Ekadashi.
(For the date of falling Dev Shayani Ekadashi and other Ekadashis CLICK HERE)
Important things about Dev Shayani Ekadashi
According to the Purans Lord Vishnu sleeps on Sheshnag in the Kshir Sagar on Dev Shayani Ekadashi and wakes up after four months and goes back to Vaikunt on Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
This holy day is very important for the Hindus. On this day people worship the images of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi , keep fast and spend the night singing and listening to the prayers , stotras and stories related to Lord Vishnu.
Chatur Maas ( the period of four months ) also begins from this day. During the period of Chatur Maas people should listen or read the discourses on the life and teachings of Lord Vishnu. During the period of Chaturmas, the auspicious work like marriage etc. are not done.
Ekadashi Vrat -It is believed that keeping a fast on Dev Shayani Ekadashi is very pious. This vrat brings happiness and prosperity. The person who keeps this fast gets salvation. The person who observes this fast should :-
- get up early in the morning .
- take bath and offer prayers.
- perform a simple pooja at home, pray and meditate on Lord Vishnu. If possible , go to the near by temple of Vishnu and have Darshan of his image.
- Keep fast for 24 hours and after taking bath, break the fast next day ( on Dwadashi.)
Prayer Mantras for Dev Shayani Ekadashi -
Vishnu Sahastranam
(or) Om Namo Narayan
(or) Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevay
(or) any Stotra related to Lord Vishnu
(or) prayer related to Lord Vishnu are considered very fruitful.
Other Posts you will like to read -
(13.1.30) Dev Shayani Ekadashi Vrat Katha
(10.3.5) Dev Uthani Ekadashi
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(10.3.31) Ekadashi and their names
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(10.3.33) Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi
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(10.5.1) List of Hindu Festivals and Vrat and their their dates
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When is Dev Shayani / Hari Shayani Ekadashi in 2017
Aashadh Shukla Ekadashi is known as Dev Shayani Ekadashi.
(For the date of falling Dev Shayani Ekadashi and other Ekadashis CLICK HERE)
Important things about Dev Shayani Ekadashi
According to the Purans Lord Vishnu sleeps on Sheshnag in the Kshir Sagar on Dev Shayani Ekadashi and wakes up after four months and goes back to Vaikunt on Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
This holy day is very important for the Hindus. On this day people worship the images of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi , keep fast and spend the night singing and listening to the prayers , stotras and stories related to Lord Vishnu.
Chatur Maas ( the period of four months ) also begins from this day. During the period of Chatur Maas people should listen or read the discourses on the life and teachings of Lord Vishnu. During the period of Chaturmas, the auspicious work like marriage etc. are not done.
Ekadashi Vrat -It is believed that keeping a fast on Dev Shayani Ekadashi is very pious. This vrat brings happiness and prosperity. The person who keeps this fast gets salvation. The person who observes this fast should :-
- get up early in the morning .
- take bath and offer prayers.
- perform a simple pooja at home, pray and meditate on Lord Vishnu. If possible , go to the near by temple of Vishnu and have Darshan of his image.
- Keep fast for 24 hours and after taking bath, break the fast next day ( on Dwadashi.)
Prayer Mantras for Dev Shayani Ekadashi -
Vishnu Sahastranam
(or) Om Namo Narayan
(or) Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevay
(or) any Stotra related to Lord Vishnu
(or) prayer related to Lord Vishnu are considered very fruitful.
Other Posts you will like to read -
(13.1.30) Dev Shayani Ekadashi Vrat Katha
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(10.3.31) Ekadashi and their names
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(10.3.33) Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi
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(10.5.1) List of Hindu Festivals and Vrat and their their dates
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