Prayagraj, May 8 -- On Thursday, devotees took a holy dip at Prayagraj's Sangam in Uttar Pradesh on the occasion of Mohini Ekadashi,

People could be seen offering prayers and performing traditional rituals at the riverbank.

"This day, today, is of much importance. So, we have come here for a holy dip," one of the devotees said, adding, "It is an auspicious day to donate, too. Hence, we did the same."

Mohini Ekadashi, celebrated on May 8 this year, is an important day for devotees, especially in the Vaishnav tradition. It is observed on the new moon day of the Shukla Paksha of the Hindu month of Vaisakha (April-May).

On this day, Lord Vishnu is said to take the form of a spiritual and beautiful Mohini to save the world from the demon B...