The phrase ‘Ekadashi’, which is originated from Sanskrit, means ‘eleven’ and due to this fact Ekadashi is noticed on the eleventh day of each fortnight in Hindu Lunar calendar. Ekadashi fasting is without doubt one of the most important rituals as per the calendar and ‘Vaikuntha Ekadashi’ is noticed on the eleventh day of Shukla Paksha within the month of Margazhi (January 2).
There are 27 Ekadashis this 12 months and particularly Lord Vishnu followers supply prayers on as of late to their deity.
Significance Of Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Based on Hindu mythology, Sagar Manthan — churning of sea — was carried out on Vaikuntha Ekadashi day and that is the reason is it a sacred day. Throughout the churning of the milky ocean, a divine nectar emerged and was distriubuted amonf the gods. It’s believed that Vaikuntha Ekadashi is so highly effective that it cleanses spiritually, mentally and bodily. Lord Vishnu devotees additionally consider that celebrating Vaikuntha Ekadashi and fasting on the sacred day brings immense peace to 1’s life.
Date And Time
Ekadashi tithi started on January 1 at 7:11 PM
Ekadashi tithi ends on January 2 at 8:26 PM.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2023 celebration
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is popularly celebrated within the southern a part of India in Tamil Nadu’s Srirangam and Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati. The celebration in famend Tirumala’s Balaji temple is well-known throughout the globe because the footfall of 1000’s of individuals from the world over may be witnessed on today.
In the meantime, in Tamil Nadu in a number of temples Paramapada Vasal (the seventh gate of heaven) is opened on the event of Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Additionally Sri Ranganatha Swamy in Srirangam witnesses lakhs of devotees yearly. The deity within the temple is embellished lavishly with valuable stones on today.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Paramapada Vasal (the seventh gate of heaven) opened at Tallakullam’s Perumal Temple in Madurai on the event of Vaikunta Ekadasi at present
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Vaikuntha Ekadashi Fasting
The importance of Ekadashi fasting finds talked about in sacred texts of Skanda Purana and Padma Purana. Devotees who quick on today usually do not devour cereals, wheat, spices and plenty of greens. Usually, Lord Vishnu devotees supply to quick in two methods — nirahar (With out consuming something) and phalahar (By solely consuming fruits), all through the day. The fasting is damaged on the following day after the solar rises on Dwadashi.
