Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhani Ekadashi)

-
                                                                         This Rangoli is devoted to "Lord Ganesha"

On the 11th Day or Ekadashi of Shukla Paksh in the month of Karthik,  the festival of Dev Uthani Ekadashi is celebrated. It is also called Prabodhani Ekadashi.It is believed that on this day Lord Vishnu had woken up after a rest of four months. Hence, this day marks the end of Chaturmaas. This day is considered as a very auspicious day and marriages take place on this day all over India. All auspicious work that could not be done during the Chaturmaas are started on this day.
Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on next day of Ekadashi fast. Parana means breaking the fast. It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi  Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Not doing Parana within Dwadashi is similar to an offence.
 At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should observe fasting on first day only. The alternate Ekadashi fasting, which is the second one, is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksha. When alternate Ekadashi fasting is suggested for Smartha it coincides with Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting day. Ekadashi fasting on both days is suggested for staunch devotees who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu.
"This Picture is taken from Udaipur Times"

Vidhi / Method of Performing the Puja
The courtyard or the room is cleaned and with chuna (limestone) and with geru the image of Dev is drawn.
In the evening, puja is performed with water, roli, moli (coioured thread), 1-1/4 kg rice, fruits, cotton, Sugar cane, mooli, money etc.
The deepak is then lit and devotional songs are sung.
People perform Tulsiji ka Vivah on this day with Shaligram.
Tulsi vivah is celebrated on the next day of Karthik Ekadashi. On this day Tulsi is married to Saaligram.
The tulsi plant is held sacred by the Hindus as it is regarded to be an incarnation of Mahalaxmi who was born as Vrinda. Tulsi was married to demon king Jalandhar. She prayed to Shri Vishnu that her demon husband should be protected, with the result no God was able to harm him. However on the request of the other Gods, Shri Vishnu took the form of Jalandhar and stayed with the unsuspecting Tulsi. When the truth emerged after Jalandhar’s death, Vrinda cursed Shri Vishnu and turned him to stone (Saaligram) and collapsed. From her body emerged the tulsi plant. That is why Vishnu puja is considered incomplete without tulsi leaves.
The very name Tulsi, that which cannot be compared, the "incomparable one", has spiritually uplifting qualities. Tulsi has been found to possess extraordinary powers of healing.

Location: India

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Agrasen ki Baoli (Ugrasen ki Baoli)

-
Image
Agrasen ki Baoli (also known as Agar Sain ki Baoli or Ugrasen ki Baoli), designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958, is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical step well on Hailey Road near Connaught Place, a short walk from Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India.Although there are no known historical records to prove who built Agrasen ki Baoli, it is believed that it was originally built by the legendary king Agrasen during the Mahabharat epic era and rebuilt in the 14th century by the Agrawal community which traces its origin to Maharaja Agrasen. It is among a few of its kind in Delhi. Some parts of the well, with 103 steps, are permanently immersed in water. The visible parts of this historical step well consist of three levels. Each level is lined with arched niches on both sides. How to reach??? By Train :- Take any train for New Delhi Railway Station
Read more

HIDIMBA DEVI TEMPLE, HIMANCHAL PRADESH

-
Image
Hidimbi Devi Temple, also known variously as the Hadimba Temple,It is located on a deodar covered hill in Manali, some 3kms from the bus stop and few minutes walk from Old Manali, a hill station in the State of Himāchal Pradesh in north India.  It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, sister of Hidimba,who was a character in the Indian epic, Mahābhārata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest at the foot of the Himālayas. The sanctuary is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground, which was worshipped as an image of the deity. It is an ancient cave temple built in 1553 by Raja Bahadur Singh. Built over a huge rock, the sanctum is covered by three tiered roof of wooden planks. The fourth metal umbrella completes the outermost covering. The ‘shikhar’ or the wooden tower is 24m tall. The wooden facade and windows of the temple are richly carved. The quadruple wooden door frame is ornamented with carvings of various deities and other desi
Read more

Jhandewalan Temple

-
Image
Jhandewalan Temple History Situated in New Delhi, Jhandawalan Temple is an ancient temple having one of its own history. It is said that Jhandewalan was once located in a mountain region, surrounded by fruits, flowers and trees. According to the belief, it is said that this temple’s existence is many years old. It Says the Jhandewalan temple was built on a sanctorum. It is said that when this place was excavated then sanctorum of the Goddess was descended, and on this place then this temple was established. There was one merchant, Badridas who used to be engaged in prayer and meditation. One day he had a thought to construct a temple on this place, thus he gained all the knowledge about this place and received the evidence of the temple here. Jhandewalan Temple Importance Jhandewalan temple is one of the religious sites for Hindu’s. Here everyone can come and worship irrespective of the cast and status. Out of all temples dedicated to goddess, Jhandewalan is one of the
Read more