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Ashadi Ekadashi 2023: Know the traditions and rituals of the festival
Updated On: 27 June, 2023 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Devotees observe a fast on Ashadi Ekadashi as a mark of devotion to Lord Vishnu

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Ashadi Ekadashi, also known as Ashadhi Ekadashi or Devshayani Ekadashi, is an important Hindu festival observed on the eleventh day of the Hindu month of Ashadha (June/July). It holds significance in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and some parts of South India. Here are the traditions and rituals associated with Ashadi Ekadashi:
Vrat (Fasting): Devotees observe a fast on Ashadi Ekadashi as a mark of devotion to Lord Vishnu. Both men and women, young and old, participate in this fast, refraining from consuming food and water for the entire day.
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