New Delhi, November 19: On the auspicious occasion of 'Dev uthani gyaras', when it is believed that Lord Vishnu wakes up after 4 months, there are thousands of weddings planned in Delhi. According to a Times of India report, Gurugram will have 1000 weddings today and therefore there is a huge chance of traffic after 6 pm today. It is expected that Noida and Greater Noida will have around 350 weddings and around 3,000 weddings will take place in Ghaziabad alone. Tulsi Vivah 2018 Date & Shubh Muhurat: Auspicious Puja Time & Significance of Dev Uthani Ekadashi & Gyaras.

Police officials have been deployed to deal with the traffic snarl. The report mentions that few roads should be avoided like-Old Delhi road and Sheetla Mata Road, Hoshiarpur and Sarfabad.  In addition to this, places in Delhi like Mehrauli, Chattarpur, Samalkha, Kapasehra, IP Extension is expected to be hit by traffic due to the many marriage halls present in the area.

The reason why this day is considered auspicious for marriages is because Tulsi Vivah or the marriage of Tulsi with Lord Vishnu is performed. It is further believed that performing Tulsi Vivah is auspicious for childless couples. They perform the role of Tulsi’s parents and give their daughter in marriage to Lord Krishna. Prabhodhini Ekadashi is also known as Dev Uthani Ekadashi and Devutthana Ekadashi.

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