Toli Ekadasi is the name given to the Ekadashi observed during the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of moon) in Ashada Masam (June – July) in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and by Telugu speaking community around the world. In 2023, Toli Ekadashi date in Telugu calendar is June 29. This Ekadashi is also known as Deva Shayani Ekadasi or Hari Shayani Ekadashi and the Chaturmas Vrat (four holy months in Hinduism) begins from the day. The night time of Devas begins on this day and it believed that Lord Vishnu goes to sleep from the day. The day is of great significance to the farming community as they begin to sow seeds after the first rains on Toli Ekadasi day. A lavish feast is organized on the day. Feeding of poor people and children on the day earns the blessings of Srihari Vishnu. The day is of great significance in Vaishnava temples. Various rituals and pujas are performed for the welfare of the universe and living beings. Charity performed on the day is considered holy an