Vaikunta Ekadashi 2023: Hundreds of devotees throng temples

Hundreds of devotees thronged temples across the nation on the occasion of 'Vaikunta Ekadashi'. The temples, especially those dedicated to Lord Vishnu, saw a huge rush since morning with devotees standing in long queues to offer prayers to the deities.

Amid the Covid-19 scare, devotees offered prayers at various prominent Lord Vishnu temples across the country on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Credit: AFP Photo

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai with State Ministers CN Ashwath Narayan and Munirathna during his visit to Lord Venkateswara temple on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadashi in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo

Several prominent Vishnu temples have been decked up with a variety of flowers for the occasion. Credit: AFP Photo

Vaikuntha Ekadashi, one of the prominent festivals for Vaishnavites, witnessed huge crowds gather at the temples in South India. Credit: AFP Photo

Devotees offer prayers to the divine deity of Shri Balaji at a temple on the occasion, in Bengaluru. Credit: AFP Photo

A priest performs 'aarti' of Lord Venkateswara on the occasion at a temple in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo

Devotees stand in a queue to offer prayers at Lord Venkateswara temple in Hyderabad. Credit: AFP Photo

Devotees sing devotional songs at a temple on the occasion, in Bengaluru. Credit: AFP Photo

Devotees stand in queues to offer prayers to Lord Venkateswara at a temple in Bengaluru. Credit: PTI Photo

Venkataramana Temple illuminated on the occasion, in Mangaluru. Credit: PTI Photo