Vaikuntha Ekadashi · 2026
Falls on: Sunday, December 20, 2026
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 computed for New Delhi. Tithi boundaries shift with location — open your city's festival calendar for local dates.
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2026
Vishnu
- Sunday, December 20, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: 10:09 PM – 8:15 PM
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 2026?
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi falls on Sunday, December 20, 2026.