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Vaikunta Ekadashi
Ekadashis, in the Hindu calendar are a bimonthly occurrence. Simply put, they are the 11th day in the waxing and waning phase of the moon . These days are considered auspicious by Hindus. However, what makes Vaikuntha Ekadashi special is the belief that this is one day when the doors of heaven are thrown open to those devotees of Lord Vishnu who observe a fast.
As the legend goes, Lord Vishn....
Ekadashis, in the Hindu calendar are a bimonthly occurrence. Simply put, they are the 11th day in the waxing and waning phase of the moon . These days are considered auspicious by Hindus. However, what makes Vaikuntha Ekadashi special is the belief that this is one day when the doors of heaven are thrown open to those devotees of Lord Vishnu who observe a fast.
As the legend goes, Lord Vishnu was fighting a battle with a demon – Muran. The long drawn battle made Lord Vishnu realize that he needed a new strategy or weapon to defeat his enemy. He took a break in a cave for a brief period, during which the demon attempted to attack him. A female power emerged out of him and killed Muran with a single glance. Pleased with this, Lord Vishnu granted a boon to this feminine power called Ekadashi – who in turn wished that the Lord throws open his Vaikunta dwar (door to heaven) open for any devotee who observes a fast on this very day.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi usually, falls in the months of December or January. On this day, the Vaishnavs follow a strict fast – with no intake of food especially rice. Hymns and bhajans are sung through the night. It is believed that fasting on this one day is equal to fasting on all 24 Ekadashis.
Though celebrated throughout India, Vaikuntha Ekadashi is most popular in South – specifically in the temples of Srirangam and Tirupati. Both the temples witness a huge inflow of pilgrims who throng the doors of Vishnu with the hope of attaining salvation as they are granted entry through the doors of heaven.
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Activities
Bhajans for Lord Venkateshwara.
Distribution of food.
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