Devo Uthapana Ekadash is also know as Prabodhini Ekadashi, the day is auspicious in Krisna devotee in all over India and abroad. It is 
celebrated on the 11th day of Shukla Paksh in the month of Karthik. After the long Chaturmaas ( four months before the day ) marriages and other mangalika work take place in whole country. It is believed that Lord Bishnu waked up on this auspicious day after four months of deep sleep.
The importance of Dev Prabodhini Ekadasi narrated to Sage Narada by Brahma. The divine conversation is found in the Skanda Purana. Observing this Ekadasi is believed to help in getting rid of the guilt associated with sins committed and is also a path to liberation (Moksha). Ekadasi is an important fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
This Ekadasi is known by numerous names including:
- Dev Prabodhini Ekadasi,
- Hari Prabodhini
- Dev Uthani Gyaras
- Dev Uthani and
- Bada Ekadasi.
Importance of Utthana Ekadasi
Lord Vishnu goes into sleep on the Ashada Suddha Ekadasi (July – August). He remains in deep slumber during the period and this is known as the Chaturmasya period. He wakes up on the Kartik Shukla Ekadasi and this day is also observed as Dev Uthani Ekadasi.Utthana Ekadasi is thus when the gods (devtas) wake up after a four-month slumber. During the four-month period some Hindu communities avoid performing auspicious ceremonies. Marriages, housewarming, construction of new houses are only performed after the four month period.
