Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 , observed on July 17, holds immense religious significance for Hindu devotees. Follow fasting rules like maintaining celibacy and avoiding tamasik foods. Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 : Devshayani Ekadashi , on July 17, 2024 , marks Lord Vishnu's slumber, encouraging fasting, prayer, meditation, and charity for spiritual growth. Devshayani Ekadashi 2024 : On the eleventh day of the Hindu month of Ashadha, people celebrate Devshayani Ekadashi , also known as Ashadi Ekadashi , Shayani Ekadashi or Tholi Ekadashi . Legend has it that on this day, Lord Vishnu either goes to sleep or enters a deep state of concentration or yog nidra. The Ashadha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi , also known as Devshayani Ekadashi , holds immense significance for Hindu devotees of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that on this day, Lord Vishnu enters a state of deep meditation (Yog Nidra) and awakens after four months on Prabodhini Ekadashi .