Pandharpur Kartiki Ekadashi: Eknath Shinde Performs Mahapuja of Vitthal-Rukmini

In Brief

• Kartiki Ekadashi celebration in Pandharpur

• The grand worship of Vitthal by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his wife

• Mr. Ramrao Basaji Walegaonkar and Mrs. Sushilabai Ramrao Walegaonkar were honored to participate in the grand worship with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

(Pandharpur Kartiki Ekadashi) The official grand worship of Kartiki Ekadashi was completed today by the Deputy Chief Minister of the state, Eknath Shinde, along with his wife. On the occasion of Kartiki Ekadashi, the temple was also decorated with attractive flowers.

The temple was illuminated, and many devotees have arrived in Pandharpur to have a glimpse of Vithuraya. For the first time, students from the district council school had the opportunity to perform the grand worship with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The official grand worship of Vitthal Rukmini was completed today at 2:30 AM by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

The Kartiki Ekadashi festival is being celebrated with great enthusiasm, and five tons of domestic and foreign flowers have been used for this decoration. Pune's Vitthal devotee Ram Jambhulkar has offered this free service at the feet of Vithuraya.

As the esteemed pilgrims of this worship, the couple Mr. Ramrao Basaji Walegaonkar and Mrs. Sushilabai Ramrao Walegaonkar from Pota village in Nanded district were honored to attend the grand worship with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. It is reported that they have been given an ST pass for free travel by the state government. A congregation of devotees has gathered at the temple premises, the circumambulation path, and the Chandrabhaga river desert.