Vaikunth Chaturdasi Upvaas is the auspicious fasting vow observed on a day before Vaikunth Chaturdasi. In 2025, Vaikunta Chaturdasi Upvaas date is November 4, Tuesday.
Vaikunth Chaturdasi is an auspicious day falls on Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi in Kartik month. Usually, Vaikunth Chaturdasi Ka Upvaas falls a day prior to actual festival.
This festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu who performed Shiva Puja on this day. Vaikunth Chaturdasi vrat katha and the legend tell that Vishnu visited Varanasi to observe Shiva Puja on this day.
Devotees keep fasting during Vaikunth Chaturdasi ka upvaas day. After performing the puja, devotees break their fast and eat Prasad as well as the meal.
Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple, Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple, ISKCON temples, etc. are the best places to visit on Vaikunth Chaturdasi day.
Significance
- Spiritual Importance: Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is believed to be a day when devotees can attain moksha (liberation) and seek blessings from Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Observing rituals on this day is thought to cleanse sins and ensure a place in Vaikuntha after death.
- Legendary Background: According to the Shiva Purana, Lord Vishnu once pledged to offer one thousand lotuses to Lord Shiva. When he realized one lotus was missing, he offered one of his own eyes instead, demonstrating his devotion. Pleased with this sacrifice, Lord Shiva rewarded him with divine weapons and promised that the doors of heaven would open for devotees on this day.