Maharashtra: Lakhs of devotees throng Pandharpur for 'Ashadhi Ekadashi'; CM Devendra Fadnavis performs mahapuja

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta performed a maha-puja (grand prayer) at the Lord Vitthal temple in Pandharpur on 'Ashadhi Ekadashi' early on Friday. 

Lakhs of devotees gathered at Pandharpur, located in Solapur district of western Maharashtra, on the occasion. "Feeling blessed and positive," Fadnavis said, after the early morning ritual. 

Ekadashi marks the culmination of pilgrimage, called 'waari', that devotees undertake from across the state on foot to reach the temple town. 

Performed Ashadhi #Ekadashi Puja at #Pandharpur early this morning.
Feeling blessed and positive! pic.twitter.com/pOke8nEDPh

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 15, 2016

In Mumbai, large crowds gathered at Vitthal temple in Wadala to perform puja on the auspicious occasion. Arrangements were made to ensure smooth traffic flow in the area.