Editorial photo #14006361 Religion and Belief
Shadhi Ekadashi Procession
Devotees dressed as Lord Vitthal and Rukmini stand in the temple on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi on July 25, 2026 at Gargoti, Kolhapur District, India. Ashadhi Ekadashi, also known as Maha-ekadashi, Padma Ekadashi and Devpodhi Ekadashi, is the 11th lunar day of the Hindu month of Ashada which falls in June or July. Followers of Vishnu, also called Vaishnavas, consider this day a holy day with special significance. Images of Vishnu and Lakshmi are worshipped on this day followed by an entire night of offering prayers in the form of songs. (Photo by Prashant Waydande/NurPhoto)
