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Haridwar: head of Haridwar Mayadevi Temple Rangbhari Ekadashi, also known as Amalaki Ekadashi, was celebrated grandly on Friday. Sages and saints from all over the country, while playing Holi with Panchgavya, prayed to Lord Vishnu, Mother Lakshmi, Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati for world peace and welfare.
chairing the event Jagadguru Shankaracharya Rajeshwaranand Giri Maharaj Did it. President of All India Akhara Parishad and Mansa Devi Trust and Secretary of Shri Niranjani Akhara participated in the event. Shrimahant Ravindra Puri Maharaj And International Patron of Juna Akhara and General Secretary of All India Akhara Parishad. Shrimahant Hari Giri Maharaj Had guidance.
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Consecration of Jagadguru Swami Chakrapani Nand Giri through chadar method
on this occasion Jagadguru Swami Chakrapani Nand Giri Maharaj Was formally anointed with the chadar method. During the ceremony, the saints reiterated their resolve for the unity and strength of Sanatan Dharma.
Shri Mahant Hari Giri Maharaj said that Haridwar is not just a city but is the gateway to the religious land of Uttarakhand. ‘Haridwar’ means the gate of Hari (Vishnu) and Har (Shiva). The worship performed here provides the devotees with direct access to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
Spiritual importance of Char Dham and Haridwar
They said that Badrinath Dham, Kedarnath Dham, Gangotri Dham And Yamunotri Dham They are the doors of joy, liberation and salvation. Getting the opportunity to celebrate Rangbhari Ekadashi in such a holy city is the result of God’s special grace.
Campaign to strengthen Sanatan Dharma
Shri Mahant Ravindra Puri Maharaj said that it is a divine blessing that Jagadguru Swami Chakrapani Nand Giri Maharaj’s journey of strengthening Sanatan Dharma and hoisting its flag across the world is starting from Mayadevi Temple.
Religious importance of Rangbhari Ekadashi
Siddhpeeth Shri Dudheshwar Nath Math, Peethadhishwar of Mahadev Temple, International Spokesperson of Juna Akhara and President of Delhi Sant Mahamandal. Shrimahant Narayan Giri Maharaj Said that Rangbhari Ekadashi has special significance, because this festival is dedicated to both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
It is believed that Lord Shiva reached Kashi with Mother Parvati on this day after his marriage, where Shivganas, Gods and people of Kashi celebrated the festival by blowing Abir-Gulal to welcome him. Since then Rangbhari Ekadashi is celebrated with special enthusiasm in Kashi.
Many saints and mahatmas were present
On this occasion, Mahamandaleshwar Hari Chetananand Giri Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar Lalitanand Giri Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar Shailendranand Giri Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar Anandeshwaranand Giri Maharaj, Juna Akhara General Secretary Shri Mahant Mahesh Puri Maharaj, General Secretary Shri Mahant Shailendra Giri Maharaj, Organization Minister Mahamandaleshwar Kanchan Giri Maharaj, Mahant Girishanand Giri Maharaj, Thanapati Jwala Giri Maharaj, Mayadevi Temple priest Bhaskar Puri. Many saints and mahatmas including Maharaj, Nirvana Minister Sadhvi Shailja Giri Maharaj were present.
Along with this event of Rangbhari Ekadashi, the campaign to strengthen Sanatan Dharma by uniting the entire Hindu society was also formally inaugurated.
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