Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja honours Vishnu and Lakshmi with tulsi, evening deepdan, Katha, mantra, aarti and prasad.

Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja Samagri

Source-specific materials

  • Vishnu and Lakshmi images
  • Gangajal, roli, kumkum, akshat and chandan
  • Yellow cloth, yellow flowers and tulsi
  • Dhoop, diya and camphor
  • Fruit, sweets and ghee for deepdan

Before You Begin

  • Prepare the Vishnu-Lakshmi altar.
  • Keep tulsi and the deepdan lamp ready.
  • Have the Ekadashi Katha available.

Complete Step-by-Step Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

Follow the reviewed source sequence from preparation through the final prayer and prasad. Use only the offerings listed for this puja.

  1. Bathe and make sankalp

    State the stored Vishnu resolve.

    Bathe and make sankalp mantra
    Om vishnave namah samkalpamaham karishye|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ विष्णवे नमः संकल्पमहं करिष्ये।

  2. Worship Ganesha

    Begin with Ganesha.

    Worship Ganesha mantra
    Om gam ganapataye namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ गं गणपतये नमः।

  3. Worship Vishnu

    Offer yellow flowers, tulsi and upacharas with the stored mantra.

    Worship Vishnu mantra
    Om namo bhagavate vaasudevaaya| Om vishnave namah [upachaara] samarpayaami|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय। ॐ विष्णवे नमः [उपचार] समर्पयामि।

  4. Worship Lakshmi

    Use both source Lakshmi names and supported offerings.

    Worship Lakshmi mantra
    Om lakshmyai namah| Om shreem mahaalakshmyai namah|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ लक्ष्म्यै नमः। ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः।

  5. Perform deepdan

    Light and place the ghee lamp safely as directed.

  6. Read Katha and chant

    Hear the Katha and repeat the stored Vasudeva mantra without an invented count.

    Read Katha and chant mantra
    Om namo bhagavate vaasudevaaya|
    Original Sanskrit
    ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय।

  7. Perform aarti and share prasad

    Conclude with Vishnu-Lakshmi aarti and prasad.

Simple Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja Method at Home

This shorter practice retains the essential devotional actions supported by the source; it is not presented as a substitute for a formal priest-led rite where one is specified.

  1. Seat Vishnu and Lakshmi.
  2. Remember Ganesha.
  3. Offer tulsi and yellow flowers, then chant the stored mantra.
  4. Perform safe deepdan, read the Katha and conclude with aarti.

When to Perform Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja

Perform on Dev Uthani Ekadashi using the current panchang; deepdan is part of the evening observance.

Traditional Purpose and Benefits of Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja

The observance traditionally marks Vishnu’s awakening and the renewal of auspicious household worship.

Vishnu devotion

Tulsi and Vasudeva remembrance are central.

Renewal

The festival marks a new ritual season.

Light offering

Deepdan expresses attentive devotion.

Important Dev Uthani Ekadashi Puja Notes

  • No japa count is added.
  • Supervise the lamp.
  • Follow personal fasting capacity safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.

Yes.

As the evening observance.

With aarti and prasad.