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23 December 2023 is Vaikunta Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi).
Vaikunta Ekadashi falls in Margazhi Masam in Tamil calendar, Dhanu Masam in Malayalam calendar and Paush Month in other Hindu calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, West Bengal and other North Indian states.
There is no special rule or regulation to observe Vaikuntha Ekadasi. Similar to other Ekadasi vratham, observing fast (upavasam), Mauna Vratham (remain silent), Hari nama sankirthana, visiting Vishnu temples and Vishnu Puja are the best things to do on this ekadasi. Read more for Vaikunta Ekadashi Puja Vidhanam…
Vaikunta Ekadashi Vrata Katha
The Vaikunta loka, Lord Vishnu’s abode, has two classes: Karya Vaikuntham and Karana Vaikuntam. All the maharshis (sages), gods, and all the devotees are allowed into Karya Vaikunta only. Read more for Vaikunta Ekadashi vratha Katha..
What is the Significance of Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam (Uttara Dwara Darshanam) on this Ekadashi?
On Vaikunta Ekadasi in all Vaishnava temples, devotees visit the Lord from Uttara dwara (Northern entrance of the temple is opened only on Vaikunta Ekadasi). It is also mentioned as ‘Swargadwara Ekadasi’. The origin of this name explained with a legend in Puranas. Read more for detailed story..
What is the relation between Nammalwar and Vaikunta Ekadashi?
Nammalwar, one of the great devotees in the Sri Sampradaya (the disciplic succession descending from Lakshmi Devi) went back to Godhead on this day. Read detailed story..
Vaikunta Ekadashi Vrata Paarana Time
Vaikunta Ekadashi Vrata Parana Time (Break fast Time): 7.11 AM to 9.15 AM on 24 December 2023, Vaikunta Dwadashi day.
Why devotees will have Darshan of Lord Vishnu from North gate or entrance on Vaikunta Ekadasi
Vaikunta Ekadasi in Bhadrachalam Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh
Vaikunta Ekadasi in Tirumala Tirupati Temple, Andhra Pradesh
Vaikunta Ekadasi in Srirangam Sri Ranganatha swamy Temple, Tamil Nadu
Vaikunta Ekadasi festival in Vittalapuram Panduranga Vittaleshwara Temple, Tamil Nadu
Panchang, Vaikunta Ekadashi – 23 December 2023
Suryodayam (Sunrise) : 06:48 AM
Suryastama (Sunset) : 05:31 PM
Chandrodayam (Moonrise) : 02:26 PM
Chandrastama (Moonset) : 04:07 AM, Dec 24
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Ekadashi upto 07:11 AMDwadashi upto 06:24 AM, Dec 24Trayodashi
Nakshatra : Bharani upto 09:19 PMKrittika
Yoga : Vishti upto 07:11 AM, Bava upto 06:45 PM, Balava upto 06:24 AM, Dec 24, Kaulava,
Karana : Shiva upto 09:08 AM, Siddha,
Weekday : Shaniwara,
Paksha : Shukla Paksha
Samvat:
Shaka Samvat : 1945 Shobhakrit
Chandramasa : Margashirsha – Purnimanta Margashirsha – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2080 Nala
Gujarati Samvat : 2080 Rakshasa
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit : 11:48 AM to 12:31 PM
Amrit Kalam : 04:34 PM to 06:09 PM
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 09:28 AM to 10:49 AM
Yamaganda : 01:29 PM to 02:50 PM
Gulikai Kalam : 06:48 AM to 08:08 AM
Dur Muhurtam : 06:48 AM to 07:31 AM 07:31 AM to 08:13 AM
Varjyam : 07:05 AM to 08:40 AM