🪔 Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026 — Vivah Muhurat Dates for 2027

Dev Uthani Ekadashi (also called Prabodhini Ekadashi or Devotthan Ekadashi) falls on the 11th day (Ekadashi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of Kartik month. In 2026, it falls on November 19 — since Dussehra was October 20 and Diwali is November 8.

According to Vedic tradition, Lord Vishnu enters a state of cosmic sleep (Yoganidra) on Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi (Devshayani Ekadashi — in July) and wakes on this day. The four months of His sleep are called Chaturmas. During Chaturmas, Hindu shastra traditionally prohibits weddings, because Lord Vishnu — the sustainer of creation and the divine witness of Vivah Samskara — is in rest.

When He wakes on Dev Uthani Ekadashi, the world becomes auspicious for marriage again. This is why this single day triggers the beginning of India's busiest wedding season.

Chaturmas (literally "four months") runs from Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi to Kartik Shukla Ekadashi — roughly July to November. During this period:

• Formal Vivah Samskara (wedding ceremonies) are traditionally avoided across most Hindu communities • Some communities follow a partial restriction (no ceremonies but families can search) • Jain communities observe their own Paryushana and Chaturmas traditions • Sikh and Christian families are not bound by this restriction

The result is a highly concentrated wedding season that opens every year at Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Hotels, caterers, priests, and mandap decorators are fully booked within days of this date. For families who have not completed their search, the scramble begins now.

The following Vivah Muhurat dates are widely recognised as highly auspicious for 2026–2027. Always confirm specific times (Lagna Muhurta) with your family Jyotishi for your chart combination:

November 2026 (immediately after Dev Uthani): • November 21–22 (Kartik Shukla Dwadashi–Trayodashi) — first auspicious window right after Dev Uthani • November 25–27 — Kartik Shukla Paksha, good Nakshatra window

December 2026: • December 1–5 — Margashirsha Shukla Paksha begins, excellent for Brahmin and Rajput families • December 8–12 — Margashirsha Shukla Paksha mid-window

January 2027: • January 14 — Makar Sankranti, highly auspicious start to the month • January 16–20 — Makar Sankranti window continues • January 24–28 — Magha Shukla Paksha

February 2027: • February 2 — Basant Panchami — Sarvashreshtha Muhurat (no Kundli analysis required) • February 3–7 — post-Basant Panchami window • February 14–18 — Magha Purnima window

March 2027: • March 2–6 — Falgun Shukla Paksha • March 20–24 — Pre-Holi window (last good dates before Holashtak)

April–May 2027: • April 28 — Akshaya Tritiya — Sarvashreshtha Muhurat, no Kundli needed • May 1–15 — Vaisakha Shukla Paksha, major wedding season peak

Note: Weddings are avoided during Holashtak (8 days before Holi), Adhika Masa (leap month), and any family-specific Ashaucha period. Confirm all dates with a qualified Jyotishi.

The day after Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Dwadashi, November 20 in 2026) is celebrated as Tulsi Vivah — the symbolic marriage of Tulsi (Vrinda) to Shaligram (Lord Vishnu). This is considered the most auspicious wedding of the year — a cosmic ceremony that ritually opens the door for all human weddings to follow.

In many communities, Tulsi Vivah is performed by families with unmarried daughters as a sacred prayer for their marriage. The ceremony involves the Tulsi plant dressed as a bride, a Shaligram or image of Vishnu as the groom, and a complete Vivah ritual with Saptapadi. It is simultaneously a religious observance and a deeply emotional expression of a family's hope.

On VaidikVivah, many users update their profiles and become active on Dev Uthani Ekadashi and Tulsi Vivah — it is consistently one of the highest registration days of the year.

If you are reading this on or around Dev Uthani Ekadashi, the time to act is now. Here is a practical 30-day plan:

Week 1 (Nov 19–25): Complete your profile. Add full birth details (date, time, place) for Kundli. Upload a clear photo. Write a genuine bio. Browse and send 5–10 thoughtful interests.

Week 2 (Nov 26 – Dec 2): Follow up on accepted interests. Share Kundli details with promising families. Have your first phone or video call with serious prospects.

Week 3 (Dec 3–9): Arrange family introductions for top 1–2 candidates. Exchange complete biodata. Have your pandit run the 36-point Guna Milan for serious candidates.

Week 4 (Dec 10–19): Take a decision. If a match feels right after the Guna Milan, family meeting, and gut feeling — proceed to Roka or engagement while the January and February Muhurats are still available.

Families who begin on Dev Uthani and follow this timeline can be engaged before the end of December and married in the peak February–May 2027 window. This is the season. Start today.