Devshayani Ekadashi 2023: Devotees celebrate festival with fervour
Published on Jun 29, 2023 04:19 PM IST
- Vishnu temples wore a festive look on the auspicious occasion of Devashayani Ekadashi.
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Ashadha Ekadashi or Devashayani Ekadashi, a festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is being observed across the country today, June 29. Devouts believe that Lord Vishnu goes to rest for four months, known as 'chaturmaas', on this day and nothing auspicious is done during the period. (PTI)
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Lord Vishnu temples in the country were decked up on the occasion of Devashayani Ekadashi and a special Pooja was performed. (PTI)
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Muslim devotees offer snacks on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha to the devotees of Vitthal during Wari procession on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi at Wadala in Mumbai.(PTI)
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According to Chaitanyadasa of ISKCON, Japa and Yajna were performed at the ISKCON temple on Kanakapura Road. (PTI)
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi on Thursday. (PTI)
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"Wishing everyone a blessed Ashadhi Ekadashi. May this sacred day inspire us to embrace virtues of devotion, humility and compassion in line with the Warkari tradition. With Bhagwan Vitthal's blessings, may we always work together to build a happy, peaceful and inclusive society," PM Modi tweeted.(PTI)
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Warkaris, the devotees of Lord Vitthal, take part in processions from different parts of the state every year as a mark of tribute to various saints. (HT Photo/Satish Bate)
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