Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 – Why Marriages Begin on This Auspicious Day? Date, Shubh Muhurat & Significance

Explore the significance of Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025, Shubh Muhurat, and why this day is ideal for marriages and sacred rituals.

Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, is the day when Lord Vishnu wakes from his four-month slumber, known as Chaturmas. It is on the 11th day (Ekadashi) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. This day is of great significance in the Sanatangyan tradition. It marks the renewal of divine energy and brings back auspiciousness. All sacred ceremonies, like weddings (vivah sanskar), housewarmings (griha pravesh), and other religious events that were paused during Chaturmas, can be performed again.

The Divine Awakening of Lord Vishnu

“Dev Uthani” literally means the “Waking up of God.” On this day, Lord Vishnu awakens from His four-month-long cosmic sleep called Chaturmas. During these four months, important auspicious activities, especially marriages, are usually paused according to the Vedic shastras. Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the end of this divine rest. It symbolizes the return of prosperity, happiness, and new beginnings in human life.

As per the Sanatangyan, the awakening of Lord Vishnu symbolizes the reinstatement of dharma. This also reestablishes harmony between the material and spiritual worlds. As Vishnu Bhagwan awakens, spiritual blessings permeate the cosmos. This infuses positive energy and happiness in all living things.

A divine verse in the Bhagavad Gita (4.7–8) illustrates this divine intention:

“यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत ।

अभ्युत्थानम् अधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥”

 Translation: Whenever righteousness declines and unrighteousness rises, O Arjuna, I manifest myself to restore Dharma.

This shloka clarifies the real meaning of Dev Uthani Ekadashi. It signifies that the day is all about waking up the divinity. Its purpose is to awaken righteousness and calm the world.

When Is Dev Uthani Ekadashi in 2025?

According to the Vedic panchang, Dev Uthani Ekadashi in 2025 will be on Saturday, November 1. Vaishnav devotees will observe the fast on the following day, Sunday, November 2.

Tithi & Muhurat Details:

• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: November 1 at 09:11 AM

• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: November 2 at 07:31 AM

• Sunrise: 6:33 AM

• Sunset: 5:36 PM

• Brahma Muhurat: 04:50 AM – 05:41 AM

• Vijay Muhurat: 01:55 PM – 02:39 PM

• Nishita Muhurat: 11:39 PM – 12:31 AM

This holy timing, as described in Jyotish Shashtra, is extremely significant. It is regarded as the best time to initiate auspicious ventures. These are weddings (vivah), housewarmings (griha pravesh), and sacred thread ceremonies (upanayana).

Tulsi Vivah – The Sacred Marriage of Shaligram and Tulsi

The most popular ritual on this day is Tulsi Vivah. It symbolizes the marriage of Lord Vishnu (as Shaligram) and Goddess Tulsi. According to the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, Tulsi, who was originally called Vrinda, was the devoted wife of the demon Shankhachuda.

Due to divine circumstances, Lord Vishnu appeared in disguise. His deeds shattered the chastity of Tulsi, and in turn, resulted in Shankhachuda's demise. Tulsi was heartbroken and cursed Lord Vishnu to become a stone. Vishnu humbly accepted the curse and turned into the holy Shaligram stone. He also vouched that Tulsi would be eternal as a plant, revered by all the devotees.

Each year on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi, their sacred union is commemorated. It represents the balance between the material and divine worlds.

As per the Brahma Vaivarta Purana:

“तुलसीदलमात्रेण जलस्य च तुलाकया।

यत् कृतं न स एव विष्णोः प्रीत्यर्थं नापरं भवेत्॥”

Translation: “Even an offering of a single Tulsi leaf pleases Lord Vishnu more than any grand sacrifice.”

This sacred marriage symbolizes a reunion of energy (Shakti) and consciousness (Purusha). It reminds Sanatangyan devotees to live in balance, devotion, and love.

Why Marriages Begin After Dev Uthani Ekadashi

During Chaturmas, auspicious events like weddings and thread ceremonies are paused. This is because it is believed that the gods are resting. When Lord Vishnu awakens, divine energies become favorable again. This makes it an ideal time for sacred unions and new beginnings. Therefore, Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the start of the Hindu wedding season. Pandits and gurus thereafter celebrate weddings (vivah sanskars) and housewarming ceremonies (griha pravesh) with all Vedic rituals from this day.

 “यदा सुप्तो जनार्दनः तदा न शुभकृत्यं भवेत्।

प्रबुद्धे तु हरेर्देवि सर्वं शुभं प्रवर्तते॥” — Skanda Purana

Translation: “When Lord Janardana (Vishnu) is asleep, no auspicious act should be done; but when He awakens, all good deeds bring success.”

Briefly speaking, Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025 is that day when Lord Vishnu emerges from his slumber. It restores good energies and hence is ideal for weddings, Tulsi Vivah, and other holy rituals. It symbolizes new beginnings, harmony, and the return of dharma. It leads Sanatangyan devotees to initiate all holy ceremonies in the name of divine blessings.