Dev Uthani Ekadashi - Offerings at the Awakened Feet of Shri Hari in Gaya
The Gaya Mahatmya of the Vayu Purana describes how Gayasura's fierce penance made his body so pure that his touch alone liberated souls. Lord Brahma performed a yagya on his body and placed the Dharmashila upon him, yet he would not be still. Then Shri Hari, as Gadadhar, placed His own foot upon him. Gayasura asked that the Lord dwell there forever and that the ancestors of all who make offerings there be liberated. That is why Vishnupad is where the Lord's presence is bound by His own word.
Three blessings meet this year: Dev Uthani, the end of four months of Yoga Nidra; Ekadashi, the tithi dearest to Him; and Friday, the day of Maa Lakshmi, who forever sits at His feet. When Narayana awakens on Lakshmi's own day, serving His feet becomes service to Lakshmi too.
🛕 Reaching Gaya at dawn on Dev Uthani is not possible for most of us - especially for families living abroad. Through the Sri Mandir app, you can take part from wherever you are. Vedic priests in Gaya will take a sankalp in your name and offer it with full vidhi-vidhan. You will receive video proof and a digital certificate.
🙏Let your offering reach the very feet that rest in Gaya. This Dev Uthani, pray to Shri Hari with your chadhava!
Kamada Ekadashi Chadhava is a pious religious activity wherein the purohit ji of the temple in Gaya will chant mantras and offer your chadhava items to seek blessings of Shri Hari Vishnu for you
You can select your items for chadhava and book it through the Sri Mandir Chadhava Service App. After securing your payment, you will receive a completion certificate. On Kamada Ekadashi, your selected Chadhava will be offered in Vishnu Padh Mandir, Gaya.
Once your booking and payment are finalized, you will instantly receive a certificate. You can access it in the 'Your Bookings' area on the 'Services' page. Furthermore, within 24-48 hours, you will receive a video of the ritual.
Upon booking, updates will be sent to you through WhatsApp. Furthermore, you can review all the details of your offering in the "Chadhava Bookings" section of the Sri Mandir App.