Putrada Ekadasi, 22 January 2013

Today, 22 January 2013 is Putrada Ekadasi. It is Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Pausha Month (Pushya Masam) in all Hindu calendars. Putrada Ekadasi is celebrated two times – in Shravan Month & Paush Month. Ekadasi begins at 11.23 PM on 21 January and ends at 2.07 AM on 23 January 2013. This year, Putrada Ekadasi […]

Vaikunta Ekadasi: 23, 24 December 2012

Today, 23 December 2012 is Vaikunta Ekadasi & Mokshada Ekadasi. Also known as Mukkoti Ekadasi, Swarga Vathil Ekadasi, Vaikunta Ekadasi has great significance. Devotees visit the Presiding Deities in all Vaishnava Temples from North gate (Vaikunta Dwara / Swargadwaara / Uttara Dwaram). In many temples in Tamil Nadu including Srirangam Sriranganathar Temple, Tiruvallikeni Parthasarathi Temple […]

9 August 2011, Putrada Ekadasi

Today, 9 August 2011 is Putrada Ekadashi (Pavitra Ekadasi / Pavitropana Ekadasi). It is one of the meritorious Ekadasi vrata as it falls in Shravan Month which is the favorite month for both: Lord Vishnu & Goddess Lakshmi. Jhulan Yatra or Jhoola festival begins on this day in many temples dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna […]