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Vaikunta Ekadasi, one of the most sacred and widely celebrated festivals dedicated to Lord Vishnu, holds deep spiritual and astronomical significance. Every year, millions of devotees across India, especially in South Indian temples like Tirupati and Srirangam, eagerly await this day when the celestial “Vaikuntha Dwaram” — the Gate to Heaven — is opened for devotees to enter and seek divine blessings.  However, if you’ve noticed that in 2025, Vaikunta Ekadasi falls on January 10 and December 30th, you might wonder why it differs from previous years, sometimes appearing in December, and occasionally even skipping a year altogether. Let’s understand the...

Ekadashi is a day dedicated to the reverence of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. Among all the Ekadashis, the one that falls in the Margazhi month (Tamil month) is considered the most significant and auspicious for Lord Vishnu and his devotees. This sacred day occurs during the waxing phase of the moon in the Margazhi month, making it especially important for spiritual practices and devotion.  Date and Time of Vaikunta Ekadasi  This year, Vaikunta Ekadasi will be observed on two different dates due to a rare lunar alignment.  The first observance will fall on January 10, 2025, while...

Vaikunta ekadashi Vaikunta ekadashi is one of the important Vaishnavite festivals that is celebrated every year. It is most popularly celebrated by the south Indians, and it is believed that fasting and worshipping the lord vishnu bhagavan on this day will give great benefits. Ekadashi is the eleventh Thithi after full moon day or new moon day. Vaikuntha ekadashi is one of the important and special day on which the devotees of the Lord Vishu, worship the lord and seek his blessing for well being, healthy and wealthy life. It is believed the 7 divine gates of the vaikunta- the...