Ekadashi date has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. It is said that Lord Vishnu sleeps on Devshayani Ekadashi and wakes up from Yoga Nidra after four months on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi. He takes charge of the creation from the day of Devuthani Ekadashi.
All auspicious works start from this day. It is said that a person who observes a fast on this day can attain Vaikuntha and can also get relief from all the sorrows. If you want to get the rewards of fasting on Ekadashi, then it is important to know about some rules.
Let us know in detail from Astrologer Pandit Arvind Tripathi in this article, what should be done and what should not be done on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi.
Do this work on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi
On the day of Devuthani Ekadashi, one should take bath in Brahma Muhurta and take a vow to fast.
After taking the resolution, Lord Vishnu should be anointed with saffron and milk and his aarti should be performed.
On the day of Ekadashi, white colored sweets should be offered to Lord Vishnu (Lord Vishnu Mantra). This makes him happy and his special blessings also remain.
Only Nirjala fast should be observed on this Ekadashi date. This gives more benefits.
On the day of Devuthani Ekadashi, mantras and stotras of Lord Vishnu must be chanted.
Bhajan and Kirtan must be performed on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi. All the Gods and Goddesses can be pleased with this.