IN PHOTOS: Mumbai celebrates Ashadhi Ekadashi, devotees throng Vitthal Rukmini temples

Devotees of lord Vitthal visit temples and take part in the Wari procession on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi in Mumbai see pics (Photo/Nimesh Dave)    

Updated On: 2023-06-29 03:34 PM IST

Compiled by : Anagha Sawant

GSB Mandal in Dahisar East celebrates Ashadi Ekadasi at Vitthal Rukmani temple (Pic/Nimesh Dave)

Devotees offer prayers at a temple in Dahisar

 

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

 

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

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi. Modi tweeted, "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"

 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde performed the 'maha pooja' of Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini at a temple in Pandharpur town of Solapur district on the occasion of 'Ashadhi Ekadashi'

 

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