Dev Uthani Ekadashi and Tulsi Vivah 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi and Katha

Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026 falls on Friday, 20 November in most panchangs, and Tulsi Vivah is celebrated the next day, Saturday, 21 November. It is the Ekadashi of Kartik Shukla Paksha. It is believed that on this day Lord Vishnu wakes from four months of yoga nidra, and Chaturmas ends with it.

**Key Takeaways** - Dev Uthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi: 20 November 2026 in most panchangs, though some print it differently - Tulsi Vivah: usually 21 November, though some families hold it on Ekadashi itself - Smarta and Vaishnava traditions may keep Ekadashi on different days, so follow the panchang of your own tradition - Weddings and other auspicious events are traditionally considered open again from this Ekadashi

Why the Date Differs

Smarta and Vaishnava traditions can differ on which day to keep an Ekadashi fast. In 2026 that is why some panchangs show Dev Uthani Ekadashi on 20 November and others on 21 November. For people living abroad, local time can push the date a day later. Match the date against your panchang or temple calendar. You can also check your city's tithi here.

Why Dev Uthani Ekadashi Matters

On Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi (Devshayani Ekadashi) Vishnu goes into yoga nidra, and the four months that follow are Chaturmas. On Kartik Shukla Ekadashi he awakens, hence the name Dev Uthani or Prabodhini Ekadashi. From this day auspicious events such as weddings are considered open again. To learn the general Ekadashi rules, read Ekadashi Vrat: Significance, Rules and Benefits.

Puja Vidhi

1. 1.Bathe in the morning and take the vrat sankalp.
2. 2.In the courtyard or puja space, draw Vishnu's footprints or place his image.
3. 3.Offer fruit, flowers, sugarcane, water chestnut and seasonal produce.
4. 4.Light a diya and recite the Om Namo Narayanaya mantra or the Vishnu aarti.
5. 5.In the evening it is traditional to ring the conch and bell to wake the Lord with the sentiment "Uth Dev, Jaag Dev".
6. 6.Break the fast the next day, on Dwadashi, at the prescribed time.

What Is Tulsi Vivah?

In Tulsi Vivah the Tulsi plant is married to Shaligram, the symbol of Vishnu. Tulsi is regarded as a form of Vrinda, a supreme devotee of Vishnu. The wedding is performed by decorating the Tulsi chaura, offering a chunri and shringar and singing auspicious songs. To understand Tulsi, read Why Tulsi is significant in Hindu worship.

Keep in Mind

• Avoiding grains, especially rice, on Ekadashi is the tradition. Choose a fruit-based diet according to your health.
• Tulsi is traditionally not watered on Sundays and Ekadashi, so prepare for Tulsi Vivah a day ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dev Uthani Ekadashi in 2026?

Friday, 20 November 2026 in most panchangs. Because of Smarta and Vaishnava traditions some panchangs differ, so cross-check with yours.

When is Tulsi Vivah?

Tulsi Vivah is usually the day after Dev Uthani Ekadashi, which is 21 November in 2026, though some families hold it on Ekadashi itself.

What happens on Dev Uthani Ekadashi?

Lord Vishnu is believed to awaken from four months of yoga nidra, ending Chaturmas. Auspicious events such as weddings are considered open again from this day.

What is Tulsi Vivah?

The symbolic marriage of the Tulsi plant to Shaligram, the symbol of Vishnu, celebrated in the month of Kartik.