Mumbai celebrates Aashaadhi Ekadashi, devotees throng Vitthal Rukmini temple.

Devotees of Vitthal take part in a Wari procession on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi at Wadala in Mumbai.On this day, Warkaris, or devotees of the Lord, head to Pandharpur. It is considered Maharashtra’s biggest annual pilgrimage held in the Hindu month of Aashaadh around June-July. The Warkaris believe that Lord Vitthal awaits them at the end of this walk, and see the journey itself as the reward. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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Devotees of Vitthal take part in a Wari procession on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi at Wadala in Mumbai.On this day, Warkaris, or devotees of the Lord, head to Pandharpur. It is considered Maharashtra’s biggest annual pilgrimage held in the Hindu month of Aashaadh around June-July. The Warkaris believe that Lord Vitthal awaits them at the end of this walk, and see the journey itself as the reward. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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Devotees offer prayers at a temple in Wadala. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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It is believed that Vishnu falls asleep for a four-month period, starting this day. (Anshuman poyrekar/ht)

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Devotees spend the day singing prayers. They keep fast and take vows on this day, to be observed during the entire four-month holy period. (ANSHUMAN POYREKAR/HT)

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MNS workers distributed saplings Tulsi, regarded a worshipper of Vishnu, at Prabhadevi. (ANSHUMAN POYREKAR/HT)

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Many start their day with a visit to a temple. (ANSHUMAN POYREKAR/HT)

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Devotees of Vitthal take part in a Wari procession on the occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi at Wadala in Mumbai. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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Tiny devotees, too, don’t want to be left behind. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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A high-energy procession in Wadala. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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Age is just a number when it comes to devotion. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)

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A procession organised at Vithhal Temple in Shahad. (Rishikesh Choudhary/HT Photo)