Chaturmas 2024: Chaturmas is going to start from this day, auspicious works will be stopped for 4 months

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Devshayani Ekadashi 2024: Ekadashi date has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Ekadashi fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu is observed on Ekadashi date of both sides every month. Let us tell you that every Ekadashi has its own significance. Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month is known as Devshayani Ekadashi. It has special significance in Hindu scriptures. It is believed that from Devshayani Ekadashi date, Lord Vishnu goes to rest in Kshir Sagar.

After going into Yog Nidra for four months, they wake up on the day of Dev Uthani Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. During this time, auspicious and mangalik works are prohibited for four months. Let us tell you that this time Devshayani Ekadashi Tithi is falling on 17th July. On this day, there is a law of worshiping Lord Vishnu. Chaturmas starts from this day and auspicious works are prohibited. During this time, marriage, engagement, tilak, vidaai, upanayan, griha pravesh and purchase of vehicle etc. are prohibited. 

Know when Chaturmas is starting

According to religious scriptures, Lord Vishnu described in Sanatan Dharma goes to Ksheer Sagar to rest on Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month. Let us tell you that Devshayani Ekadashi is falling on 7th July this time and on 12th November, on the day of Devuthani Ekadashi, the savior of the world will wake up. 

Date of Devshayani and Devuthani Ekadashi

According to astrology, the Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Ashadh month will begin on July 16 at 8:33 pm and will end on July 17 at 9:02 pm. On the other hand, the Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Kartik month is going to begin on November 11 at 6:46 pm and will end on November 12 at 4:04 pm. Therefore, Devuthani Ekadashi will be celebrated on November 12 this time. All types of functions like marriage, engagement, etc. can be done from November 13.