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Devotee Rush at Puri Jagannath Temple for Parivartini Ekadashi Rituals
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News18•22-09-2026, 13:00
Devotee Rush at Puri Jagannath Temple for Parivartini Ekadashi Rituals
- •A large number of devotees gathered at the historic Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri for Parshva Parivartana Bada Ekadashi rituals.
- •The auspicious day, also known as Parivartini Ekadashi, Vamana Ekadashi, Padma Ekadashi, and Jaljhani Ekadashi, falls on the eleventh day of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.
- •The occasion symbolizes the turning point of Lord Vishnu during his cosmic slumber.
- •Temple authorities and local administration managed the steady influx of visitors to ensure safety and smooth movement.
- •The Shree Jagannath Temple, a 12th-century Hindu temple in Puri, Odisha, is dedicated to Lord Jagannath and is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
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Parivartini Ekadashi marks the auspicious eleventh day of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada, symbolizing the turning point or posture change of Lord Vishnu during his cosmic slumber. Devotees gather at the historic Shree Jagannath Temple to offer prayers, chant hymns, and participate in special ceremonies.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, who is a form of Lord Vishnu, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra. Known for its classical Kalinga architecture, it stands as one of Hinduism's holiest Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
Temple authorities and the local administration managed the steady influx of visitors to facilitate smooth movement and ensure the safety of devotees attending the special ceremonies.
