Today marks the first Ekadashi of the year.

Ekadashi occurs on the eleventh day of the lunar cycle and happens twice each month, once during the waxing moon and once during the waning moon. On these days, the moon is in transition, neither fully full nor completely new. Many believe this shifting phase influences the mind more than we realise. That is why Ekadashi is traditionally associated with lighter food, fewer distractions, and a greater inward focus. It is a day dedicated to Vishnu. Naturally, it is a quiet day.

I was unable to go to the temple this morning because work interfered, and the hours sped by faster than I expected. By the afternoon, I knew I did not want the day to end without darshan. So, I finished up early and left, hoping to arrive just before the temple closed.

Whenever I go for darshan, I carry my pendulum in a small cloth pouch. Afterwards, I hand it to the pujari, who places it at the feet of the deity for a few moments. The tool I work with is kept there to receive blessings and stay connected to the divine energy.

After darshan at the main shrine, I walked over to the Thayar sannidhi at Thiruvidanthai Temple. Here, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped as Komalavalli Thayar, the consort of Nithya Kalyana Perumal. This temple is renowned for its blessings related to harmony and relationships. But beyond that, the Thayar shrine radiates a gentleness that words struggle to capture.

As the priest placed the pouch near the Goddess’s feet, something unexpected occurred. The pouch opened by itself. The pendulum rolled out and moved all the way forward, coming to rest directly at the feet of the idol.

I stood there silently, tears gathering. The priest paused, looked at the pendulum, then at me. After a moment, he softly said that the goddess wished to bless it personally.

On Ekadashi. In a Vishnu temple. At the feet of Lakshmi.

Dowsing has taught me that not every answer comes through a question. Some moments unfold only when you show sincerity and remain still long enough to notice.

K Sharad Haksar
Dowser | Photorapher | Creative Director

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