Harishayani Ekadashi
हरिशयनी एकादशी
The Ekadashi on which Lord Vishnu goes to sleep for four months; the day tulsi is planted.
Also called: Devshayani Ekadashi, Tulsi Ropne Din
When is Harishayani Ekadashi?
Wednesday, July 14, 2027In 253 days
Ashadh 29, 2084
Tithi: Ashadh Shukla Ekadashi. Households (Smarta) keep the day Ekadashi stands at sunrise in Nepal, and Vaishnavas the last day it stands at dawn. Where the two differ, Nepal's patro gives both days.
See this day on the patroWhat Harishayani Ekadashi is
Harishayani Ekadashi is the eleventh day of the bright fortnight of Ashadh. Lord Vishnu lies down on the serpent Shesha in the ocean of milk and sleeps until Haribodhini Ekadashi in Kartik. The four months between are Chaturmas, a time for fasts and worship, when weddings and bratabandha are not held. In Nepal families plant tulsi in the math on this day.
How families keep it
Devotees fast and worship Vishnu. Tulsi is planted in the courtyard and cared for through Chaturmas, to be married to Vishnu on Haribodhini Ekadashi.
Harishayani Ekadashi in the coming years
- 2026Saturday, July 25, 2026Shrawan 9, 2083
- 2027Wednesday, July 14, 2027Ashadh 29, 2084
- 2028Sunday, July 2, 2028Ashadh 18, 2085
- 2029Saturday, July 21, 2029Shrawan 5, 2086
- 2030Thursday, July 11, 2030Ashadh 27, 2087
- 2031Tuesday, July 1, 2031Ashadh 16, 2088
Each date is the day Nepal keeps the festival. Nepal publishes its patro one year at a time, so a date further ahead can move by a day when that year's patro comes out. For a ceremony, Pandit Ji confirms the day and the muhurta.
Planning a puja for Harishayani Ekadashi?
See what Pandit Ji offers and the days he has open. He confirms the day and the muhurta with you.
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