Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026 Parana Time in Mumbai: 20 Nov
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026 falls on Friday, 20 November. In Mumbai, the fast is broken (parana) on Saturday, 21 November between 1:31 PM and 3:45 PM, as per Drik Panchang. Tulsi Vivah follows on 21 November, so most Maharashtra families plan both days together.
Quick facts
Festival: Dev Uthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi 2026
Fast date: Friday, 20 November 2026
Ekadashi tithi: 7:15 AM on 20 Nov to 6:31 AM on 21 Nov
Hari Vasara ends: 12:07 PM on 21 Nov
Parana time in Mumbai: 1:31 PM to 3:45 PM on 21 Nov
Parana time in New Delhi: 1:11 PM to 3:18 PM on 21 Nov
Gauna Ekadashi (second day option): Saturday, 21 November, with parana on 22 Nov, 6:50 AM to 9:04 AM in Mumbai
Source: Drik Panchang, Mumbai page
Why is there confusion between 20 and 21 November?
The Ekadashi tithi starts at 7:15 AM on 20 November and ends at 6:31 AM on 21 November. Because it begins after sunrise on the 20th and ends just after sunrise on the 21st, the panchang lists two days. Drik Panchang gives 20 November as the main Devutthana Ekadashi and 21 November as Gauna Devutthana Ekadashi.
For a normal household, the first date is the one to follow. The second date is usually suggested for sanyasis, widows and those seeking moksha, and it also matches the Vaishnava fasting day. If your family follows a specific sampradaya or your temple has announced its own day, follow that.
Parana time in Mumbai and the rule behind it
Parana means breaking the Ekadashi fast. It is done on the next day, within Dwadashi, and never during Hari Vasara, which is the first quarter of Dwadashi. This year Hari Vasara ends at 12:07 PM on 21 November.
The most preferred time to break a fast is the morning (pratahkal), but this year Hari Vasara lasts until noon, so the window moves to the afternoon. For Mumbai, Drik Panchang lists 1:31 PM to 3:45 PM. Drik also advises avoiding the midday (madhyahna) period where possible. If you cannot wait, the guidance is that the fast may be broken after Hari Vasara ends, but the listed window is better.
What is the Dev Uthani Ekadashi parana time in other cities?
Parana time depends on local sunrise and sunset, so it shifts by a few minutes between cities. New Delhi shows 1:11 PM to 3:18 PM. Mumbai shows 1:31 PM to 3:45 PM. Always open the Drik Panchang page for your own city, or check the printed panchang that your family uses, before breaking the fast.
What is Dev Uthani Ekadashi?
Dev Uthani Ekadashi is also called Prabodhini Ekadashi or Devutthana Ekadashi. It falls on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi. According to tradition, Lord Vishnu goes into yogic sleep on Devshayani Ekadashi in the monsoon and wakes up on this day. The four months in between are known as Chaturmas.
In Maharashtra the day is also known as Kartiki Ekadashi. Thousands of warkaris travel to Pandharpur for the Kartiki Wari, and the Vitthal temple there sees a very large gathering. Many households in Mumbai and Pune also visit their local Vitthal or Vishnu temple.
How to observe the fast
Drik Panchang explains that devotees choose the type of fast according to their strength. The options are water only, milk products only, fruits only, or one meal before sunset without grains and pulses. Common foods for the single meal are sabudana, singhara flour, sweet potato, potato and groundnuts.
The fast begins at local sunrise and runs till the next day's parana. Many people also skip grain at dinner on the previous night. Elderly people, children, pregnant women and anyone with a health condition should choose a lighter version and speak to a doctor if needed.
Simple puja routine for the day
Wake up early and take a bath. Clean the puja space and place an image or idol of Lord Vishnu. Light a lamp and offer tulsi leaves, fruits and flowers. Chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya or read the Prabodhini Ekadashi vrat katha. In the evening, many families light lamps and wake the deity with bells and conch, as the day celebrates Vishnu waking up.
Do not pluck tulsi leaves on Ekadashi day itself; collect what you need a day earlier. This is a commonly followed custom, so confirm it with your family elders.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi and Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi Vivah is the symbolic marriage of the tulsi plant with Shaligram or Lord Vishnu. Drik Panchang notes that it can be done on any suitable day from Ekadashi to Kartik Purnima. In 2026 many families hold it on Saturday, 21 November, while some do it on the evening of 20 November or on Kartik Purnima on 24 November.
Weddings and other auspicious work traditionally resume after Dev Uthani Ekadashi, which is why the day is seen as the start of the wedding season.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not break the fast during Hari Vasara. Do not break it after Dwadashi ends unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Do not mix up the Smarta and Vaishnava days. And do not rely on a time for another city, because Mumbai and Delhi differ by about 20 minutes.
See also: Chhath Puja 2026 Arghya Time in Mumbai and Pune: 15-16 Nov on IndiaAsk.
All times above are as per Drik Panchang for Mumbai, India, and may differ slightly from your local panchang. Please confirm with your family priest or local panchang before the fast.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Dev Uthani Ekadashi in 2026?
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026 is on Friday, 20 November. The Ekadashi tithi runs from 7:15 AM on 20 November to 6:31 AM on 21 November. Drik Panchang also lists a Gauna Ekadashi on Saturday, 21 November, which is mainly for Vaishnava and ascetic traditions.
What is the parana time on Dev Uthani Ekadashi in Mumbai?
As per Drik Panchang, parana in Mumbai is on Saturday, 21 November from 1:31 PM to 3:45 PM. Hari Vasara ends at 12:07 PM, and the fast should not be broken before that. Check your local panchang for small changes.
Is Tulsi Vivah on the same day as Dev Uthani Ekadashi?
Not exactly. In 2026 Ekadashi is on 20 November and Tulsi Vivah is usually observed on Saturday, 21 November. Drik Panchang says it can be done on any suitable day between Ekadashi and Kartik Purnima, so some families hold it on 20 or 24 November.
What is Hari Vasara in Ekadashi parana?
Hari Vasara is the first quarter of Dwadashi tithi. Breaking an Ekadashi fast during this period is avoided. In 2026 it ends at 12:07 PM on 21 November, so the Mumbai parana window starts later, at 1:31 PM.
What can you eat on Dev Uthani Ekadashi?
Common fasting foods are fruits, milk products, sabudana, singhara flour, potato, sweet potato and groundnuts. Grains, rice, wheat, beans and pulses are avoided. Choose a fast that suits your health and strength, as Drik Panchang notes.
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