Introduction to “Ashadhi Ekadashi”

“Ashadhi Ekadashi” is a festival celebrated on the eleventh lunar day (Ekadashi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Ashadha. Devotees fast during the day and sing the glory of Lord Vishnu during the night.

Read Phani Sarvani’s folklore to know one of the tales that is believed to have led devotees to the practice of fasting on this prominent day.

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Folklore

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Details

1. Age: 14 - 21
2. Category: Flash Fiction
3. Commission: Individual Work ​
4. Type: Folklore
5. Distribution: Open​

Team

1. Contributor
   Phani Sarvani
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2. Editor
   Sreekar Ayyagari
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3. Photographer
   Pankaj Tottada

Cover Photo by Pankaj Tottada