Devashayani Ekadashi Marks Beginning of Chaturmasa Fast

Kathmandu. The eleventh day of the waxing moon of Ashadh month is called Devashayani or Harishayani Ekadashi. It is a scriptural belief that from this day every year, Lord Vishnu resides at the door of Bali for four months in the netherworld and returns on the eleventh day of the waxing moon of Kartik.

The Chaturmasa fast begins on this day. The Chaturmasya fast should be observed by people of all sects, Vaishnav and Shaiv. After starting the fast, Lord Chakrapani should be worshipped with the following mantra.