Gauna Devutthaan Ekadashi: Date, significance and worship method

According to the Hindu calendar, the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) of Kartik month is called Devuthani Ekadashi or Prabodhini Ekadashi. This date is considered the day of Lord Vishnu's awakening after four months of sleep (Chaturmas). Under certain circumstances, when two Ekadashis occur in a year, one is called **Gaun Devutthan Ekadashi**. This fast is considered to bring new energy to religion, spirituality, and life.

Importance of Gaun Devutthan Ekadashi

According to the scriptures, on this day Lord Vishnu awakens from Yognidra and resumes the work of governing the universe. Observing this fast destroys sins and leads to the attainment of Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha. Tulsi Vivah also holds special significance on this day, which leads to a happy married life and the blessing of children. The secondary Devutthana Ekadashi is especially for those devotees who are unable to observe the fast on the main Ekadashi date.

Method of worship for Gaun Devutthan Ekadashi

1. Wake up in the morning during Brahmamuhurta, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.
2. Worship Lord Vishnu with yellow clothes, flowers, incense sticks, lamps, and Tulsi leaves.
3. Organize Tulsi Vivah and perform the marriage of Lord Shaligram and Tulsi Mata.
4. Fast the entire day and chant the mantra 'Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya'.
5. Donate and feed the poor and Brahmins.

Remedies for Gaun Devutthan Ekadashi

• Lighting a lamp near the Tulsi plant maintains peace and happiness in the home.
• Donating yellow items (turmeric, gram dal, clothes) brings prosperity in life.
• Feeding the poor on this day brings blessings to Lord Vishnu. One receives the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

The fast of Gaun Devutthana Ekadashi is believed to please Lord Vishnu and fill one's life with positive energy. Performing Tulsi Vivah, fasting, and performing charity on this day brings happiness to the family and fulfills all wishes.