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6 January 2020 is Vaikunta Ekadashi (Mukkoti Ekadashi). In 2020, it is first Vaikunta Ekadashi.
25 December 2020 will also be 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 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): 6.50 AM to 8.30 AM on 2 January 2015, 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 – 6 January 2020
परिधावी नाम संवत्सर, पौष मॉस, शुक्ल पक्ष, एकादशी तिथि, भरणी नक्षत्र, साध्य योग, विष्टि करण |
Suryodayam (Sunrise) 07:13 Suryastamaya (Sunset) 17:51
Chandrodayam (Moonrise)14:18 Chandrastama (Moonset)27:37
Today’s Panchangam
Paksha (Fortnight) Shukla Paksha
Tithi (Lunar Day) Ekadashi – 28:01*
Nakshatra Bharani – 14:15
Yoga Sadhya – 23:38
Karana Vishti – 28:01*
Today’s Panchang
Purnimanta Month Paush
Amavasyanta Month Paush
Shaka Samvatsara: Vikari
Vikram Samvat Varsha: Paridhavi
Rahu Kalam: 08:33 – 09:53
Gulika Kalam: 13:52 – 15:12
Yama Gandam: 11:12 – 12:32
North Indian Hindi Calendar – Poush Mahina 2076 (Poush Maas)
Malayalam Calendar – Dhanu Month 1195 (Dhanu Masam)
Kannada Calendar – Pousha Maasa
Tamil Calendar – Margali Month (Margazhi Masam)
Bengali Calendar – Poush Mash 1426
Nepali Calendar – Poush Maas 2076
Telugu Calendar – Pushya Masam (Pushyam)
Marathi Calendar – Poush Maas
Gujarati Calendar – Poush Maas
Today’s Rashi
Ravi Rashi (Sun Sign) Dhanu
Chandra Rashi (Moon Sign) Mesha – 20:36:42
Auspicious Time
Amrita Kalam 09:06 – 10:49
Abhijit: 12:11 – 12:53
Time to Avoid
Varjyam Kalam 26:49* – 28:30*
Durmuhurthams: 15:01 – 15:44