Vaikunta Ekadashi Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Vaikunta Ekadashi is considered the most auspicious Ekadashi. The gates of Vaikunta (Vishnu's abode) are believed to open on this day. Devotees fast and keep vigil to attain liberation.
Vaikunta Ekadashi Mythology & Legend
According to the Padma Purana, the demon Muran was defeated by Vishnu on this day. Vishnu declared that those who observe this Ekadashi would have the gates of Vaikunta open for them. In South India, it is associated with the opening of the Vaikunta Dwaram in temples.
Vaikunta Ekadashi Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- Observe a full fast or fruit-and-milk fast from sunrise to next sunrise.
- Visit a Vishnu temple and pass through the Vaikunta Dwaram (gate) if available.
- Chant Vishnu mantras and recite the Vishnu Sahasranama or Bhagavad Gita.
- Stay awake at night (Jagaran) and listen to or sing devotional songs.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after offering puja and prasad.
Vaikunta Ekadashi Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ नमो नारायणाय
oṃ namo nārāyaṇāya
Salutations to Narayana
Vaikunta Ekadashi Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●After break: sattvic prasad
- ●Fruits during fast if not nirjala
Vaikunta Ekadashi Regional Celebrations across India
South India(வைகுண்ட ஏகாதசி)
Vaikunta Dwaram opening in temples
North India(वैकुण्ठ एकादशी)
Fasting and temple visit
Vaikunta Ekadashi Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Fast with devotion
- ✓Visit Vishnu temple
- ✓Stay awake at night
- ✓Chant Vishnu names
Don'ts
- ✗Do not eat grains on Ekadashi
- ✗Avoid sleep at night
- ✗Do not break fast before Dwadashi
Vaikunta Ekadashi — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vaikunta Ekadashi?
- Vaikunta Ekadashi is considered the most auspicious Ekadashi.
- What are the Vaikunta Ekadashi puja rituals?
- Observe a full fast or fruit-and-milk fast from sunrise to next sunrise.; Visit a Vishnu temple and pass through the Vaikunta Dwaram (gate) if available.; Chant Vishnu mantras and recite the Vishnu Sahasranama or Bhagavad Gita.; Stay awake at night (Jagaran) and listen to or sing devotional songs.
- What to eat on Vaikunta Ekadashi?
- After break: sattvic prasad, Fruits during fast if not nirjala
- What should you do on Vaikunta Ekadashi?
- Fast with devotion; Visit Vishnu temple; Stay awake at night
- What should you avoid on Vaikunta Ekadashi?
- Do not eat grains on Ekadashi; Avoid sleep at night; Do not break fast before Dwadashi
- Which deity is worshipped on Vaikunta Ekadashi?
- Vaikunta Ekadashi is dedicated to Vishnu.