Dev Jhulni Ekadashi (8-09-2011)

After the celebrations of Janmashtami, it’s time for Lord Krishna to swing in the lakes and ponds of Udaipur. On the Eleventh day of Bhadrapad month of Hindu calendar Yashoda(Mother of Lord Krishna) worshiped Sun (known as Suraj Pujan). On this day Lord Krishna was given a bath in River Yamuna. In the same manner we take his idols to the nearby water body for a bath and were given a swing over it.

Various stunts were performed by them in order to please God. People also presented various performances in the procession including dances, songs, and stunts. Fruits, sweets and holy water were distributed in the form of Prasad.

One should observe ekadashi fast on this day. People go to river side and perform puja, aarti and offer prasad to god. It is said that on this day only Maa Yashoda after giving birth to Shri Krishna went for Jalva Pujan. 

With today’s young generation avoiding religious events, festivals like these are still celebrated with full enthusiasm and devotion to God. Hoping that the culture of the country and its colorful festivals remain secured in the future.