Hyderabad: A large number of devout Hindus gathered at temples early on Saturday to observe Vaikunta Ekadasi, participating in special poojas and offering prayers.
Long queues of devotees were observed at major temples, patiently waiting for the opportunity to have darshan of the deities and to offer their prayers.
At the renowned hill shrine of Sri Lakshminarasimha Swamy atop Yadadri and Sree Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple, Bhadrachalam, significant crowds of devotees eagerly awaited their turn for the darshan of the Swami.