Prabodhini Ekadashi
Prabodhini Ekadashi | |
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Vaishnavas | |
Type | Hindu |
Significance | End of the Chaturmasya |
Observances | Prayers and religious rituals, including puja to Vishnu |
Date | Decided by the Lunar calendar |
2023 date | 23 November |
Frequency | Annual |
Related to | Shayani Ekadashi |
Prabodhini Ekadashi (
The end of Chaturmasya, when marriages are prohibited, signifies the beginning of the Hindu wedding season.
The symbolic union of Vishnu and Lakshmi or Tulsi Vivaha is also celebrated on this day.[4]
Nomenclature
The occasion is known by various names such as Prabodhini Ekadashi (awakening eleventh), Vishnu Prabodhini (awakening of Vishnu), Hari Prabodhini, Deva Prabodhini Ekadashi, Uttana Ekadashi, and Deothan.
This day is known as Thulo Ekadashi ("Biggest of the Ekadashis") in Nepal.[5]
Celebrations
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A fast is observed on Prabodhini Ekadashi and
Pandharpur Kartiki Fair
In
Mt. Girnar
In Gujarat, more 800,000 pilgrims perform the 32-km Lili Parikrama, circumambulation of Mt. Girnar, over a two-day period. This performed as a gesture of thanksgiving to the gods, who are believed to have assembled on the mountain.[9]
Pushkar Fair
In Pushkar, Rajasthan, the Pushkar Fair or Pushkar mela commences on this day and continues till the full moon day (Kartika Purnima). This fair is held in the honour of god Brahma, whose temple stands at Pushkar. A ritual bath during the five days of the fair in the Pushkar lake is considered to lead one to salvation. Sadhus gather here and stay from ekadashi to full moon day in caves. About 200,000 people and 25,000 camels assemble in Pushkar, one of Asia's largest camel fairs.[10][11][12][13][14]
Rituals
Sugarcane harvest
Prabodhini Ekadashi also marks the beginning of
Swaminarayan sect
Prabodhini Ekadashi is considered as an important Ekadashi in the
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- ^ Pathak, Dr. Arunchandra S. (2006). "Pandharpur". The Gazetteers Dept, Government of Maharashtra (first published: 1977). Retrieved 2008-07-14.
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