On this day, many temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his incarnation, Vitthal (also known as Panduranga), hold special prayers and festivities.
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Ashadi Ekadashi is an important day for devotees of Lord Vishnu, especially in Maharashtra and Karnataka, where many mark the occasion with the annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur. On this day, many temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his incarnation, Vitthal (also known as Panduranga), hold special prayers and festivities.
If you're in Bengaluru and looking for temples to visit on Ashadi Ekadashi, here are some you may consider visiting on this auspicious day.
Shri Panduranga Swamy Temple in JP Nagar has Lord Vitthal and Rukmini Devi deities one can pray to. The deities are beautifully adorned with variety of flowers and basil leaves.
Vitthal Panduranga Temple, located in the bustling streets of Malleswaram, attracts huge crowd every year. The temple has a century-long history, making it one of the oldest temples dedicated to Lord Vithoba in the city.
The Sri Panduranga Swamy temple in Bommasandra of city's Chandapura area is one of the temples you may visit to seek blessings of Lord Panduranga on this special day. This temple is situated near the Sri Shani Dev Mandir in Biotech Park.
Sri Panduranga Vitthal Temple, Yelahanka might be one of your go to temples to mark Ashadi Ekadashi if you are located in the northern part of Bengaluru. Google reviewers suggest that the temple remains open throughout the day on Ekadashi Thithi.
Sri Vitthal Temple in Basavanagudi is one of the popular temples visited by several devotees in the city. Surrounded by a cluster of temples in the area, this temple includes idols of God Panduranga and his divine consort Lakshmi, who is also worshipped as Rukmini.
Sri Vittala Rukhumayi Mandira, nestled in the lively Chickpet area, is said to be echoed with Ram Krishna Hari chants amidst traditional prayers and festive processions.
As you visit Panduranga temples and seek blessings on this auspicious Ashadi Ekadashi (June 6), immerse yourself in devotion by chanting the sacred Ram Krishna Hari or reciting the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra. You may want to engage in singing Abhangs and Bhajans, dedicating your praise to Lord Panduranga.