Ashadhi Ekadashi

PM Narendra Modi greets people on ‘Ashadhi Ekadashi’, Maharashtra CM prays for end of COVID-19 crisis

The 'Ashadi Ekadashi' is one of the most important Hindu festivals. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state government has not allowed the pilgrimage on foot since last year.

Jul 20, 2021, 10:49 AM IST

Ashadhi or Shayani Ekadashi 2020: Date, Pandharpur yatra and significance

Also known as the Ashadhi Ekadashi, it falls on the eleventh lunar day of the Shukla paksha in the Hindu month of Ashadha (June - July). Like all Ekadashis, the day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Jul 01, 2020, 10:09 AM IST

Lakhs of devotees throng Pandharpur for 'Ashadhi Ekadashi'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta performed a maha puja (grand prayer) at the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur on 'Ashadhi Ekadashi' early Friday.

Jul 15, 2016, 09:57 AM IST