Rangbhari Ekadasi is an important festival observed on the
11th day during the waxing phase of moon in Phalgun month. The
festival is associated with the Holi festival which is observed a couple of days
later. Rangbari Ekadasi 2024 date is March 20. The day is of great importance
at Kashi Vishwanath
Temple and numerous other Vishnu Temples
in North India .
On the day, Shiva along with Goddess Parvati is offered
Gulal (colored powder), sweets and Bhang. The festival begins in the evening
and two small silver murtis of Shiva and Parvati are installed for the rituals.
As per Hindu belief, Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati on Mahashivratri and gauna (a ritual associated with consummation of marriage) was performed on Rangbhari Ekadasi. Residents of Varanasi - the abode ofKashi Vishwanath - celebrate the occasion in a grand style.
As per Hindu belief, Lord Shiva married Goddess Parvati on Mahashivratri and gauna (a ritual associated with consummation of marriage) was performed on Rangbhari Ekadasi. Residents of Varanasi - the abode of
Devotees are allowed to perform puja on the murtis in the
form of offering gulal, sweets, flowers and bel patra.
During the same period Lathmar Holi is observed in Mathura