Friday, July 23, 2010

Pandharpur Yatra 2010 for Lord Vitthal Mandir starts on July 21: Day known as Ashadi Ekadasi.

The Pandharpur Temple Yatra 2010 starts for the Pandharpur Lord Vitthal Mandir  on July 21, 2010, Wednesday. Lakhs of devotees across the country contribute in the Pandharpur Temple Yatra to seek blessings and pay bends Lord Vithal Temple.The day falls on 11th day of Shukla paksha (vivid day) in Ashada month and this lucky day is also known as Shayana Ekadasi, Maha Ekadasi or most famed by Ashadi Ekadasi.Several religious functions are scheduled to be held by the evening to mark the day. Pandharpur Temple is a holy place of fairly relic. The divinity of this eminent temple is Vithoba, a localize story of lord Krishna.The old story that was connects to the temple in Pandharpur which creates it a special place to devotion. The people have effectively kept the tradition alive of their ancestors coming to this place barefoot, starting from the Middle Ages.This Wednesday, a devotional musical performance would be held to celebrate this time of the year. Artistic programs are being held in this temple to celebrate the festival. Pandit Raja Kale would also be there in the Wednesday event.

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