MUMBAI, INDIA, November 13, 2024 (Big News Network): As India celebrated the auspicious occasion of Ekadashi on Tuesday, the country was filled with joy and spiritual devotion. Ekadashi is a significant festival in Hinduism, observed twice a month during the lunar calendar, and is especially dedicated to fasting and worship of Lord Vishnu. The Ekadashi celebrated this week, known as Prabodhini Ekadashi or Dev Uthani Ekadashi, marks the end of the four-month-long Chaturmas period, during which Lord Vishnu is believed to be asleep. On this day, devotees offer prayers, perform rituals, and take holy dips in rivers across the country to seek blessings and spiritual upliftment.

In Madhya Pradesh, the holy city of Ujjain saw large numbers of devotees gathering at the famous Mahakal Temple. The temple was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the Sandhya Aarti (evening prayer) was performed with great devotion. The Prabodhini Ekadashi is considered an important day for devotees in Ujjain, as they believe offering prayers on this day brings prosperity and blessings from Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva alike. In Uttar Pradesh, the towns of Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Prayagraj witnessed massive gatherings of devotees. In Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama, thousands of people thronged the Saryu Ghat to take a holy dip and offer prayers. The aarti at the Saryu River was performed with much enthusiasm, creating a serene atmosphere. Similarly, in Varanasi, the banks of the Ganga River were crowded with devotees taking a holy dip.

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