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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 Sendai.

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 Sendai; 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)

Friday, January 10, 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)
  • Malayalam: Dhanu 26, 1200 (Kollam era)
Wednesday, December 31, 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 16, 2056 (Thiruvalluvar)
  • Bengali: Poush 15, 1432 (Bangabda)
  • Malayalam: Dhanu 16, 1201 (Kollam era)

Computed for Sendai. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.

Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025
Vishnu
  • Friday, January 10, 2025View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Thu, Jan 9, 3:53 PM – Fri, Jan 10, 1:50 PM GMT+9
    Break the fast (Parana): Sat, Jan 11, 6:53 – 8:49 AM GMT+9
    Within Dwadashi, which ends 11:52 AM, in the morning.
  • Wednesday, December 31, 2025View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Tue, Dec 30, 11:21 AM – Wed, Dec 31, 8:31 AM GMT+9
    Break the fast (Parana): Thu, Jan 1, 6:53 – 8:47 AM GMT+9
    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, 1:42 – 2:31 PM GMT+9

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.