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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi and conveyed special wishes to the global Kutchi community on Ashadhi Bij, which marks the Kutchi New Year.
In a post on X PM Modi said, “Best wishes, especially to the Kutchi community all around the world, on the special occasion of Ashadhi Bij. May the year ahead bring peace, prosperity and wonderful health for everyone.”
Devotees across the country observed Ashadhi Ekadashi with devotion. In Mumbai, large numbers of worshippers gathered at the Vitthal Temple in Wadala to offer prayers. In Uttar Pradesh, pilgrims took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj, marking the day with rituals and offerings.
Ashadhi Ekadashi, also known as Devshayani Ekadashi, holds deep religious significance in Hinduism. It is primarily dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to mark the day when the deity enters Yoga Nidra (divine sleep) in the Kshir Sagar (cosmic ocean of milk).
According to tradition, Lord Vishnu remains in this meditative sleep for four months, until Prabodhini Ekadashi, which signifies the end of Chaturmas—a holy four-month period of penance, devotion, and spiritual observances in the Hindu calendar.
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