Bhubaneswar, June 12 -- Rituals for the divine marriage of Lord Madanmohan and Goddess Rukmini was delayed and was held late Saturday night at Srimandir leading to an unprecedented rush of devotees at Singhadwara and Paschimadwara on Sunday morning.

As per reports, the door-opening of Srimandir got delayed on Sunday due to the delay in rituals. Subsequently the number of devotees waiting for the darshan of Trinity at Singha Dwara and Paschima Dwara swelled in front of the Srimandir doors leading to a huge rush.

The ritual of Rukmani Harana Ekadasi is observed on the occasion of Jyestha Sukla Ekadasi which falls on the 11th day of the bright fortnight of 'Jyestha' month. The festival celebrates the marriage ceremony of Lord Jagannath who...