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Vaikuntha Ekadashi · 2028

Falls on: Saturday, January 8, 2028

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 Abu Dhabi.

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 Abu Dhabi; if no day qualifies, on the next day.

How it is observed

  • Vishnu puja
  • Vaikuntha Dwara darshan
Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2028
Vishnu
  • Saturday, January 8, 2028View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Jan 7, 7:00 PM – Sat, Jan 8, 6:06 PM GST
    Break the fast (Parana): Sun, Jan 9, 7:07 – 9:16 AM GST
    Within Dwadashi, which ends 4:26 PM, in the morning.
  • Wednesday, December 27, 2028View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Tue, Dec 26, 7:26 PM – Wed, Dec 27, 8:57 PM GST
    Break the fast (Parana): Thu, Dec 28, 7:05 – 9:12 AM GST
    Within Dwadashi, which ends 9:51 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 2028?
Vaikuntha Ekadashi falls on Saturday, January 8, 2028.