Dev Sayani Ekadashi, also known as Ashadi Ekadashi or Devshayani Ekadashi, is one of the most sacred Ekadashis in the Hindu calendar. Observed during the Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month, this auspicious day marks the moment when Lord Vishnu enters Yoga Nidra (cosmic sleep) in the Ksheer Sagar for the next four months, known as Chaturmas.
This Ekadashi is extremely important for donation (daan), seva, charity, and Vishnu bhakti, as scriptures state that any virtuous act performed on this day gives akshaya punya (eternal spiritual merit).
Dev Sayani Ekadashi is observed every year on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi Tithi) of the bright fortnight of Ashadha month (June–July).
🔔 Devotees should always follow local Panchang for exact date and timings.
Ekadashi Tithi: From sunrise to next sunrise (as per Panchang)
Parana Time: On Dwadashi Tithi after sunrise
Most Auspicious Time for Donation & Seva:
Performing daan and charity during Ekadashi Muhurat multiplies the spiritual benefits.
According to Hindu scriptures:
Date & Time
Begins: 09:12 AM, July 24, 2026
Ends: 11:34 AM, July 25, 2026
(As per Hindu Panchang)
Tithi
Ekadashi
Month
Ashadha month (June–July)
Auspicious Muhurat
From sunrise to next sunrise
Ashadi Ekadashi teaches us that true devotion is expressed through compassion and giving. By donating on this holy day, devotees not only serve humanity but also walk the path of dharma and bhakti.
Donation on Dev Sayani Ekadashi is considered equal to performing multiple yajnas.
Scriptures say:
“Ekadashi daan never goes in vain.”
Ashadi Ekadashi, also known as Dev Sayani Ekadashi, is a sacred Hindu fasting day when Lord Vishnu enters Yoga Nidra, marking the beginning of Chaturmas.
Ashadi Ekadashi is important because spiritual activities, fasting, donation (daan) and seva performed on this day give akshaya punya and bring divine blessings.
Donations made on Ashadi Ekadashi are believed to multiply in spiritual merit and help remove negative karma, bringing prosperity and peace to the devotee’s life.
The most auspicious donations include: Annadanam (food donation), Gau Seva (cow care and feeding), Temple donation and puja seva Vastra daan (clothes) Monetary charity for dharmic causes
Yes. Monetary donations made for religious, charitable, or temple-related purposes on Ashadi Ekadashi are considered highly beneficial.
The best time is during: Brahma Muhurat (early morning), Ekadashi Tithi, Vishnu Puja or temple darshan time
Fasting is recommended but not compulsory. Devotion, charity, and sincere prayer are equally powerful on this holy day.
Yes. Ashadi Ekadashi and Dev Sayani Ekadashi refer to the same Ekadashi, observed in the Ashadha month.
In Maharashtra, Ashadi Ekadashi is celebrated as Vitthal Ekadashi, with millions of devotees walking to Pandharpur to worship Lord Vitthal.