<span style="color: #222222;">In Uttar Pradesh, lakhs of devotees are taking holy dip in the rivers across the state on the occasion of devotthan ekadashi today. The day is also celebrated as Hari Prabodhini ekadashi. <br />''<br />''The day, which is 11th day of Kartik month of Hindu Calendar, lakhs of devotees do panch kosi parikrama at holy shrines in Ayodhya, Mathura and Chitrakoot. In Ayodhya heavy security arrangements are in place in view of the arrival of large number of devotees. People also worship tulsi plant and agro products like sugar cane, and sweet potatoes today. Auspicious days for Hindu marriages also start from today.</span><br />