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Ashadi Ekadashi Celebrations at Mumbai's Churchgate Station

Ashadi Ekadashi Celebrations at Mumbai's Churchgate Station
Ashadhi Ekadashi Dindi Procession Held At Churchgate Station, Marking 30-Year-Old Western Railway Tradition · freepressjournal.in

Ashadi Ekadashi is a special Hindu festival celebrated in the month of Ashadha.

This year, it was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Mumbai's Churchgate railway station.

Devotees performed traditional dances like phugadi and sang devotional songs called kirtan.

The station was decorated with lights, and everyone, including commuters, police, and railway officials, joined in the festivities.

This festival marks the start of a special period called Chaturmas, when Lord Vishnu is believed to sleep.

People fast, pray, and perform rituals to seek his blessings for prosperity and well-being.

It's a time of joy, unity, and spiritual devotion.

Key facts

Festival Name
Ashadi Ekadashi
Also Known As
Devshayani Ekadashi
Month of Observation
Ashadha (June–July)
Significance
Marks the beginning of Chaturmas period
Main Deity
Lord Vishnu
Key Rituals
Phugadi dance, kirtan, fasting, prayers
Primary Celebration Locations
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh

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