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Vaikuntha Ekadashi · 2025

Falls on: Thursday, January 9, 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 New York City.

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 New York City; if no day qualifies, on the next day.

How it is observed

  • Vishnu puja
  • Vaikuntha Dwara darshan

Regional calendars

Also known as: वैकुंठ एकादशी (Hindi) · வைகுண்ட ஏகாதசி (Tamil) · వైకుంఠ ఏకాదశి (Telugu)

Thursday, January 9, 2025
Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
Pausha · Shukla Paksha
Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
Pausha · Shukla Paksha
  • Tamil: Margazhi 26, 2055 (Thiruvalluvar)
  • Bengali: Poush 25, 1431 (Bangabda)
  • Odia: Pausha 26, 1432 (Vilayati era)
  • Malayalam: Dhanu 26, 1200 (Kollam era)
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
Pausha · Shukla Paksha
Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
Pausha · Shukla Paksha
  • Tamil: Margazhi 15, 2056 (Thiruvalluvar)
  • Bengali: Poush 15, 1432 (Bangabda)
  • Odia: Pausha 16, 1433 (Vilayati era)
  • Malayalam: Dhanu 15, 1201 (Kollam era)

Computed for New York City. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025
Vishnu
  • Thursday, January 9, 2025View day panchang →
    Tithi window: 1:53 AM – 11:50 PM EST
    Break the fast (Parana): Fri, Jan 10, 7:19 – 9:13 AM EST
    Within Dwadashi, which ends 9:52 PM, in the morning.
  • Tuesday, December 30, 2025View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Mon, Dec 29, 9:21 PM – Tue, Dec 30, 6:31 PM EST
    Break the fast (Parana): Wed, Dec 31, 7:19 – 9:11 AM EST
    Within Dwadashi, which ends 3:18 PM, in the morning.

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 Thursday, January 9, 2025.