Rangbhari Ekadashi 2014 will fall on 12th march. Phalgun Shukla Ekadashi is known as Rangbhari Ekadashi at Kashi, Varanasi. This is the day when Lord Shiva went to Kashi for the first time with Goddess Parvati. This day marks the beginning of the Holi festival at Kashi.
It is also known as Amalaki Ekadashi and worship Amla tree on this day is considered highly auspicious.
On this day, the idol of Lord Kashiwishwanth is dressed beautifully. Every year, this Shringar is done only on special occasions such as Ranghari Ekadashi, Diwali, Annakoot and Maha Shivratri.
On this occasion, the idols of Shiv Parivaar are taken out from the temple. And, then Lord Kashiwsihwanath along with his family & with the sounds of instruments, take a tour of Kashi Nagri. During the yatra, Shiv devotees dance, celebrates and pour colors of Holi on each other. There is a mood of festivity and celebration among everyone. After that, Shri Vishweshwar Bhagwan is brought to the temple. Then the offerings of Abir, gulal, colors, chandan etc are made to the deity. From this day, the festival of Holi begins at the city of Varanasi, which lasts for 6 more days.
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