Ekadashi Tithi has special significance in Hinduism. This date is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and on this day many devotees fast and worship to get the blessings of Lord Vishnu. It is one of the colorful Ekadashis, which is celebrated every year on the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month. But on the day of Rangwali Ekadashi, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati are worshiped with Lord Vishnu.
On this day, special worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is performed in Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Holi is also played with Gulal, Abir and flowers. Along with this, special makeup of Kashi Vishwanath is done. Let us know about the religious beliefs related to this day.
Special preparations in Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is decorated grandly on the occasion of Ekadashi. Baba Vishwanath, Mata Parvati, Ganesh and Karthikeya have been specially decorated. Apart from this, the ritual of offering turmeric and oil to God is performed and Abil-Gulal is offered at the feet of God. There was a crowd of devotees in the temple since morning. After special prayers throughout the day, in the evening, the silver statue of Baba Vishwanath will be seated in the palanquin and touring across the city. Devotees will participate in the festival by doing wreath during the procession.
Rangabhari Ekadashi is a festival of engagement of Shiva and Parvati.
According to mythological beliefs, Lord Shiva first brought Goddess Parvati to Kashi on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month. As soon as he reached Kashi, the gods gave him a grand welcome. The gods performed Deep Aarti and scattered flowers, roses and abel. Since then this day is celebrated as a celebration of the union of Shiva and Parvati. It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva takes his wife Goddess Parvati on a city tour and in this happiness the devotees celebrate Holi by blowing Abil-Gulal. Apart from this, the ritual of offering turmeric and oil to God is performed and Abil-Gulal is offered at the feet of God. This festival is celebrated grandly in Kashi and a huge crowd of devotees throngs it.
Importance of Rangabhari Ekadashi
It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on this day makes the married life happy. Married women fast to wish for unbroken good fortune. On this day, blowing Abil-Gulal brings happiness and positive energy in his life.
