2023 Vaikuntha Ekadashi Vrat Date and Time, 2023 Vaikuntha Ekadashi Festival Schedule and Calendar
Vaikuntha Ekadashi is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi that occurs during the Dhanu/Margazhi month in the Hindu calendar. It is also called Pankodhar Ekadashi, Vijaya Ekadashi, Mokshada Ekadashi. Vaikuntha Ekadashi is an important festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees fast on this day, observe vigil the whole night and do Japa, Hari Kirtan and meditation. On the day of Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, Lord Krishna gave Arjuna the teachings of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita in Kurukshetra. Vaikuntha Ekadashi fasting is an important aspect of those associated with it. On this day, the Vaikuntha Dwaram or the Vaikuntha Vaasal, 'The Gates of Vaikunta' are believed to be kept open.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi Vrat 2023 Date :
| Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
|---|---|---|
| Vaikuntha Ekadashi | Monday | 2 January 2023 |
| Vaikuntha Ekadashi | Saturday | 23 December 2023 |
Vaikuntha Ekadashi's Time :
Ekadashi Tithi starts : 19:10 - 1 January 2023
Ekadashi Tithi Ends : 20:25 - 2 January 2023
Vaikuntha Ekadashi's Time :
Ekadashi Tithi starts : 08:15 - 22 December 2023
Ekadashi Tithi Ends : 07:10 - 23 December 2023
Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival is of great significance at the Tirupati Balaji Temple, Srirangam Sri Ranganatha Temple and at the Bhadrachalam Temple. Devotees, who are not capable to fast completely, can even eat fruits and milk. Eating rice and grains is not allowed on any ekadashi, for everyone.
