Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is a Hindu holy day, which is observed on chaturdashi the 14th lunar day of the waxing moon fortnight (shukla paksha) of the Hindu month of Kartik (November–December). Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva are worshipped on this day. It is also known as Baikunth Chaudash. Devotees keep fast on this day. It is a special significance of Baikuntha Chaturdashi fasting and should be fasted on this day. On this day, bathing the Ganges and giving lamps in the evening has special significance. According to Shiva Purana, Once, Lord Vishnu, Lord of Vaikuntha, left his abode and went to Varanasi to worship Lord Shiva on this day. Devotees of Lord Vishnu offer Him one thousand lotuses while reciting the Vishnu sahasranama, the thousand names of Vishnu.
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi 2024 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Vaikuntha Chaturdashi | Thursday | 14 November 2024 |
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi's Time :
Chaturdashi Tithi starts : 09:40 - 14 November 2024
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends : 06:20 - 15 November 2024
On this occasion, Lord Vishnu is given a special place of honour in the sanctum of Kashi Vishwanath temple, a prominent Shiva temple in Varanasi.