Watch: Pune farmer creates massive 120-foot portrait of Lord Vithal on paddy field for Ashadhi Ekadashi
On the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, a revered Hindu festival dedicated to prayers and devotion to Lord Vithal, a farmer and engineer from Pune has taken his devotion to extraordinary heights (and widths) - quite literally!
Celebrating this sacred day, he created a unique and inspiring image of Lord Vithal, marking the festival with his remarkable craftsmanship and deep faith.
The farmer-engineer from Pune has turned his paddy fields into a living canvas for Ashadhi Ekadashi, the sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vithal.?
Using his paddy cultivation, he crafted a stunning 120-foot-long image of Lord Vithal.?
This remarkable feat, captured in an aerial video shared by All India Radio News, shows how the paddy was meticulously planted to outline the deity's figure.
The drone footage reveals a mesmerising expanse of brown and green, where the cultivated sections form a magnificent portrait of Lord Vithal.?
As the camera zooms out, the image becomes even more striking against the lush natural greenery and forests surrounding the farm.
Check out the drone footage here:
Ashadhi Ekadashi holds profound religious significance, particularly in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and other parts of India.?
God Vitthal is considered a manifestation of Lord Vishnu or his incarnation, Krishna. The worship of Vitthal is deeply rooted in the bhakti (devotional) tradition, which emphasises personal devotion and a direct relationship between the devotee and the deity.
On this day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu, observe fasts, and perform rituals seeking his blessings and divine protection. It is believed that these practices help attain spiritual purification and liberation (moksha).?
This farmer's unique tribute adds a new dimension to the festival, merging agricultural artistry with deep spiritual reverence.
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