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Kashi and Mathura Unite for Rangbhari Ekadashi
26 Feb
Summary
- Kashi and Mathura to share festive traditions this Ekadashi.
- Gifts and cultural troupes will exchange between temples.
- Security plans finalized for the auspicious celebration.
For the first time, the prominent Hindu pilgrimage sites of Kashi and Mathura are joining forces to celebrate Rangbhari Ekadashi this Friday. This significant occasion marks the divine return of Lord Shiva to Kashi following his marriage to Goddess Parvati, also coinciding with Vishnu worship, thus creating a unique confluence of Shaiva and Vaishnava traditions.
As part of this historic inter-faith exchange, Kashi Vishwanath Temple will send colors and gulal to Vrindavan. In return, a troupe of folk artistes from Shri Krishna Janmasthan Temple will travel to Kashi on Thursday. They will present traditional 'raas' and flower Holi celebrations, along with gifts for Laddu Gopal, including clothes, fruits, flowers, toys, chocolates, and sweets. This initiative underscores the shared cultural and spiritual heritage between the two revered centers.
Preparations for Rangbhari Ekadashi involved extensive security planning. Officials from the district administration, police, CRPF, NDRF, and temple authorities convened on Tuesday evening to ensure a smooth and secure celebration. A key decision was made to allow only 64 identified individuals to participate in the palanquin procession into the sanctum sanctorum, adhering to traditional customs.
