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Vaikuntha Ekadashi · 2025

Falls on: Friday, January 10, 2025

The most sacred of Ekadashis, falling on the Shukla Ekadashi of the solar month of Dhanus (Margazhi), when the gates of Vaikuntha — Vishnu's abode — are believed to open. Devotees fast and keep vigil, and Vishnu temples such as Srirangam and Tirumala open their special Vaikuntha Dwara for darshan.

Dates and timings for Meerut.

Why this date

Vaishnava rule: the fast is kept on the day Ekadashi is current at both Arunodaya (96 minutes before sunrise) and sunrise in Meerut; if no day qualifies, on the next day.

How it is observed

  • Vishnu puja
  • Vaikuntha Dwara darshan
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025
Vishnu
  • Friday, January 10, 2025View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Thu, Jan 9, 12:23 PM – Fri, Jan 10, 10:20 AM IST
    Break the fast (Parana): Sat, Jan 11, 7:13 – 8:22 AM IST
    Within Dwadashi, which ends 8:22 AM, in the morning.
  • Wednesday, December 31, 2025View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Tue, Dec 30, 7:51 AM – Wed, Dec 31, 5:01 AM IST
    Break the fast (Parana): Thu, Jan 1, 7:12 – 9:16 AM IST
    Dwadashi ends before sunrise, so break the fast in the morning.
    Smarta Ekadashi: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
    Smarta householders fast on this day instead.
    Break the fast (Parana): Wed, Dec 31, 1:24 – 3:28 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Vaikuntha Ekadashi?
The most sacred of Ekadashis, falling on the Shukla Ekadashi of the solar month of Dhanus (Margazhi), when the gates of Vaikuntha — Vishnu's abode — are believed to open. Devotees fast and keep vigil, and Vishnu temples such as Srirangam and Tirumala open their special Vaikuntha Dwara for darshan.
When is Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi falls on Friday, January 10, 2025.