Why is Rang Bhari Ekadashi of varanasi special?
In the Sanatan tradition, Rang Bhari Ekadashi is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha date of the month of Falgun. This time on march 10, different events will be organized on this date in the whole country including Varanasi. At the same time, this Rang Bhari Ekadashi has special significance in Kashi. It is believed that on this day Lord shankar departs for his most beloved city Kashi with Mata Gauri after taking Gauna. In which lakhs of devotees also play holi with Baba's family. Expert of Kashi's traditions and religious leader Pandit Vishwakantacharya Vyas has given information about this.
Dharmacharya Pandit Vishwakantacharya Vyas told ABP news in a conversation that, Rangbhari Ekadashi is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha date of the month of Falgun. On this day, it is believed that Lord shankar used to reach varanasi after getting Mata Gauri's Gauna done. Also, there is special significance of worshipping Lord vishnu on this day. Lakhs of people flock to see this event. This time also, a lot of enthusiasm is being seen among the devotees regarding Rangbhari Ekadashi.
This program will run from march 7 to march 10 in Varanasi.
In the city of traditions, Kashi, for decades, the Mahant family celebrates this Rangbhari Ekadashi as the Gauna ritual of baba Vishwanath and Mata gaura, where baba Vishwanath and Mata gaura pass through the ancient streets of varanasi with their entire family riding on a palanquin and lakhs of devotees present in these streets play holi with their idol. It is believed that the auspicious time of applying colors to each other also starts from this day. On the day of Rangbhari Ekadashi, people also observe fast and worship Lord shankar with rituals.
This time also, the preparations for Baba's auspicious program to be organized on Rangbhari Ekadashi in varanasi have started from march 7 itself, which will run till march 10. According to tradition, turmeric was applied to Mata gaura with full rituals on march 7 at the former Mahant residence in Teeri Neem.
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