Vaikunta Ekadashi Vrata Katha, Story

Vaikunta Ekadashi Vrata Katha, Story of Vaikunta Ekadashi is associated with Nammalwar, one of the famous devotees of Lord Vishnu as per the Puranas. 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 […]

Uttara Dwara Darshanam on Vaikunta Ekadashi (Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam)

What is the importance of Uttara Dwara Darshanam on Vaikunta Ekadashi (Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam)? The story associated with Uttara Dwara Darshanam on Vaikunta 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’. […]

Vaikunta Ekadasi at Triplicane Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai

Vaikunta Ekadasi at Triplicane Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai is one of the biggest temple festivals of Arulmigu Parthasarathy Temple. In 2018, Vaikunta Ekadasi date is December 18. (As per the Shastras and traditions followed by Triplicane Temple). Tiruvallikeni Parthasarathy Temple is a famous Koil at Triplicane in Chennai. It is one of the 108 Divyadesams (Holy […]

Vaikunta Ekadasi at Vittalapuram Panduranga Vittaleshwara Temple in Tamil Nadu

Vaikunta Ekadasi is observed on Margali Ekadashi or the Ekadashi day during Margazhi month as per the traditional Tamil calendar. In 2018, Vaikunta Ekadasi date is December 18. Vaikunta Ekadasi is celebrated in a grand manner in Vittalapuram Panduranga Vittaleshwara Temple in Tamil Nadu. The 500-year old Lord Panduranga Vittalaeshwara temple at Vittalapuram village is […]

Vaikunta Ekadashi in Jiyaguda Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Hyderabad

Vaikunta Ekadashi is the biggest festival in Jiyaguda Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Hyderabad. In 2018, Vaikunta Ekadashi date is December 18. At the historical Ranganatha Swamy Temple of Jiyaguda, Vaikunta Ekadashi procession begins at 5 AM from the temple. Garuda Vahana is the vehicle for Lord Sriman Narayana swamy. After the grand procession of the idol, […]

Mukkoti Ekadashi 2018

Mukkoti Ekadashi is observed on Dhanurmasa Ekadashi or the 11th day of Dhanurmasam. In 2018, Mukkoti Ekadashi dates are December 18 | December 19. This festival is celebrated with lot of fervor at Vishnu temples in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. December 18, 2018 – Smarta Mokshada Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) December 19, 2018 – Madhva, Vaishnava Mokshada Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi) […]

TTD Arrangements for Vaikunta Ekadashi 2018

Congratulating the strong work force of TTD for making the twin brahmotsavams a memorable success, TTD EO Sri Anil Kumar Singhal instructed all the Heads of Departments to gear up with same spirit for yet another major religious event Vaikuntha Ekadasi which falls on December 18. During the review meeting at the Conference Hall in […]

TTD Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam on 26 December 2017 for Vaikunta Ekadashi

Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam is performed on 26 December 2017 for Vaikunta Ekadashi at the hill temple of Lord Venkateswara amidst religious fervour in connection with the Ekadashi as a prelude scheduled for 29 December 2017. Koil Alwar means ‘Holy Shrine’. The main purpose of performing koil Tirumanjanam is purification of sanctum santorum and temple premises. During the cermony all the murtis and […]

ISKCON Bangalore, Vaikunta Ekadashi 2017

ISKCON Bangalore celebrates Vaikunta Ekadashi 2017 on 29 December. Free Archana Seva in your name on the auspicious day of Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Click here to include your name. We also request devotees to contribute towards the Vaikuntha Ekadashi Sevas listed below and receive the blessings of Sri Srinivasa Govinda. Please note that the Vaikuntha Ekadashi […]

Skandagiri Temple Vaikunta Ekadashi Puja

Vaikunta Ekadashi is one of the important festivals at Skandagiri Temple, Hyderabad. In 2017, Vaikunta Ekadashi date is January 8. It is also celebrated on December 29. A special Sudarshana Homam is performed on this day. Abhishekam, Sahasranamam and Giri Pradakshinam are other mostly observed rituals on Vaikunta Ekadashi day at Skandagiri Temple. Timings – 4.30 AM […]

Vaikunta Ekadasi at Srirangam Ranganathar Temple in Tamil Nadu

Vaikunta Ekadashi, also known as Mukkoti Ekadasi, is observed on Margazhi Ekadashi or on the 11th day in Margali month in Tamil Nadu. Vaikunta Ekadashi 2017 date is January 8 & December 29. It is a major festival in SriRangam Sri Ranganathar temple (Ranganatha Swamy temple). Vaikunda Ekadasi is celebrated for twenty one days which is […]

Vaikunta Ekadashi 2017

Vaikunta Ekadashi vrata is observed on Dhanur Masa Shukla Paksha Ekadasi or on the 11th day of bright fortnight during Dhanur Masam. In 2017, Vaikunta Ekadashi dates are – 8 January and 29 December. Vaikunta Ekadashi of 8 January is Pushya Shukla Ekadasi day as per Telugu, Kannada and North Indian Hindi calendars. Vaikunta Ekadasi is […]

Vaikunta (Mukkoti) Ekadashi at Simhachalam Temple

Vaikunta (Mukkoti) Ekadashi at Simhachalam Temple is a grand festival to watch and experience. In 2017, Vaikunta Ekadashi Uttara Dwara Darshanam date is January 8. As Uttara Dwara Darshanam (Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam) is a special significant ritual on this day, tens of thousands of devotees throng Simhachalam Temple to have darshanam of Sri Varaha Lakshmi […]

Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam at TTD Temples

Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam at TTD Temples – Vaikunta Ekadashi & Vaikunta Dwadashi are the most sacred days since the devotees get to have Vaikuntha Dwara Darshanam on these days at all Vishnu Temples – prominently in TTD Temples like Tirumala Sri Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, Srinivasa Mangapuram Kalyana Venkateshwara Swamy Temple, Appalayagunta Temple, Pattabhiramalayam in Valmikipuram, […]

Swarnaratham on Vaikunta Ekadashi at Tirumala Temple

Swarnaratham on Vaikunta Ekadashi at Tirumala Temple… The hill temple of Tirumala which has geared up for 2017 Vaikuntha Ekadasi on December 29 and Vaikuntha Dwadasi on December 30, will also observe the procession of Swarnaratham and Chakrasnanam respectively during these days. RADHA RANGA DOLOTSAVAM On December 29, the procession of Swarna Ratham in the […]

Vaikunta Ekadashi, 21 December 2015 | Mukkoti Ekadashi

21 December 2015 is Vaikunta Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi). In 2015, it is second Vaikunta Ekadashi. 1 January 2015 was also celebrated as Vaikunta Ekadashi, Mukkoti Ekadashi, Swargavathil Ekadashi or Pausha Putrada 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 […]

Nammalwar & Vaikunta Ekadashi

Nammalwar & Vaikunta Ekadashi – what is the relation between Nammalwar and Vaikunta Ekadashi. In 2015, Vaikunta Ekadashi date is January 1, Thursday & December 21. Vaishnavas (devotees of Lord Vishnu) observe Ekadashi Vrata and engage in remembering the Supreme Lord by chanting His Holy Names and singing His glories. Ekadashi is the eleventh day […]

Vaikunta Ekadasi at HTCI Temple (Hindu Temple of Central Indiana, Indianapolis), USA

Vaikunta Ekadasi is celebrated with huge fanfare at HTCI Temple (Hindu Temple of Central Indiana, Indianapolis), USA. In 2015, Vaikunta Ekadasi date is December 21. Vaikunta Ekadasi Puja celebrations will begin at 8 AM with Suprabhatham / Tirupalliezhuchi, Dwara Puja, Dwara Pravesham, Tiruppavai, Vaikunta Gadyam, Archana and Aarti. At 10.30 AM – Upadesh Ratnamalai, Thiruvaimozhi […]

Vaikunta Dwaram (Telugu)

Vaikunta Dwaram (Telugu) explains the significance of Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam on Vaikunta Ekadashi… వైకుంఠ ద్వారం శ్రీరంగం లోని శ్రీ రంగనాథస్వామి దేవాలయంలో వైకుంఠ ఏకాదశి ఉత్సవాలు 21 రోజులు జరుగుతాయి. దీనిలో మొదటి భాగాన్ని పాగల్ పట్టు (ఉదయం పూజ) అని రెండవ భాగాన్ని ఇర పట్టు (రాత్రి పూజ) అని పిలుస్తారు. విష్ణువు అవతారమైన రంగనాథస్వామిని ఆరోజు వజ్రాలతో చేసిన వస్త్రాల్ని అలంకరించి వెయ్యి స్తంభాల ప్రాంగణంలోనికి వైకుంఠ ద్వారం […]