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**Summary:**

The article discusses the significance of Toli Ekadashi, a Hindu festival celebrated on the eleventh day of the waxing moon in the month of Ashadha. It marks the beginning of Chaturmasya, a four-month period of religious observance for spiritual leaders, and the day Lord Vishnu begins his yogic sleep. Special prayers are offered at Vishnu temples across the Srikakulam district. The day is considered spiritually and physically beneficial, marking the beginning of changes in planetary movements and the transition towards shorter days and longer nights.

**News Article:**

**Srikakulam District Celebrates Toli Ekadashi with Devotion**

**Srikakulam, July 6, 2025** – Temples across the Srikakulam district were adorned and bustling with activity yesterday as devotees celebrated Toli Ekadashi, a significant Hindu festival. Special prayers were offered at various Vishnu temples, including the Kurma Spiritual Village in Hiramandalam, Srikurmam, Narayanathirumala in PN Colony, Srikakulam, Sri Venkateswara and Satyanarayana Swamy temples in Narasannapeta, and temples in Tekkali, Sompeta, Kasibugga and Amadalavalasa.

Toli Ekadashi, also known as Shayana Ekadashi, marks the day Lord Vishnu is believed to commence his yogic sleep in the milky ocean. This day holds immense spiritual importance as it signifies the commencement of Chaturmasya, a four-month period of austerity observed by spiritual leaders.

“Toli Ekadashi is considered the first of the 24 Ekadashis in a year and was historically regarded as the start of the new year,” explained a temple priest at the Sri Venkateswara temple. “It is a day for seeking blessings and purifying oneself through prayer and devotion to Lord Vishnu.”

Devotees believe that observing Toli Ekadashi, particularly by reciting the Vishnu Sahasranamam (the thousand names of Vishnu), is highly auspicious. The festival also marks a shift in planetary movements, with the sun appearing to move southward, leading to shorter days and longer nights.

The celebration of Toli Ekadashi underscores the rich devotional culture prevalent in the Srikakulam district.

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