Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Warm wishes on the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi! We pray to Bhagwan Vitthal and seek His continued blessings on all of us. May He guide us towards a society full of happiness and abundance. May we also keep serving the poor and downtrodden.”
Meanwhile, a large number of devotees gathered at the sacred Triveni Sangam – the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati rivers – in Prayagraj to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, which is also known as Devshayani Ekadashi.
One devotee shared, “This is the Sangam Ghat of Prayagraj. Today is Ekadashi, so we have come here to take a holy dip.”
Another devotee added, “Today is Ekadashi, and we are here to seek the blessings of the River Ganga.”
An elderly devotee emphasized the spiritual significance of the day: “This is an important festival for Prayagraj. On this day, saints begin Chaumasa, during which they stay in one place and devote themselves to worship. According to tradition, Lord Vishnu goes into a deep sleep for four months starting today, and all auspicious events like marriages are suspended during this period. When the Lord awakens on Kartik Ekadashi, these activities resume. It is believed that taking a holy dip today fulfills all wishes.”
(With inputs from ANI)
