Kathmandu, November 21 Budhanilkantha Temple, also known as Narayan Temple, is set to receive tens of thousands of Hindu devotees during the annual fair, which begins from tomorrow coinciding with Haribodhini Ekadashi. Jayram Thapa, chairperson of Budhanilkantha Area Development Committee, said the four-day religious fair will last till the full moon day from Kartik Sukla Ekadashi (11th lunar day of bright fortnight of the month of Kartik). Situated on the southern side of Kathmandu, the statue of Budhanilkantha symbolises Lord Vishnu, who is regarded as one of the ‘Trimurtis’, along with Brahma and Shiva. The statue is considered the largest stone carving in Nepal. The temple is regarded as the only common god of both Hindus and Buddhists. Thapa informed that 101-member main organising commitee and nine sub-committees had been formed to manage the annual fair. He said all preparations were completed to receive the devotess, including the President and leaders of various political parties. According to a legend, Haribodhini Ekadashi marks the end of the four-month period of Chaturmas, when god Vishnu is believed to sleep. Vishnu sleeps on Shayani (sleeping) Ekadashi and wakes on Haribodhini (awakening) Ekadashi. The end of Chaturmas when marriages are prohibited signifies the beginning of the Hindu wedding season. A fast is observed on Haribodhini Ekadashi and the ritual marriage of the Tulsi plant is performed with god Vishnu, who is regarded as the husband of Tulsi.