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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 Malingao.

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 Malingao; 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)

Saturday, January 8, 2028
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 23, 2058 (Thiruvalluvar)
  • Bengali: Poush 23, 1434 (Bangabda)
  • Odia: Pausha 24, 1435 (Vilayati era)
  • Malayalam: Dhanu 23, 1203 (Kollam era)
Wednesday, December 27, 2028
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 12, 2059 (Thiruvalluvar)
  • Bengali: Poush 11, 1435 (Bangabda)
  • Odia: Pausha 12, 1436 (Vilayati era)
  • Malayalam: Dhanu 12, 1204 (Kollam era)

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

Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2028
Vishnu
  • Saturday, January 8, 2028View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Jan 7, 11:00 PM – Sat, Jan 8, 10:06 PM GMT+8
    Break the fast (Parana): Sun, Jan 9, 5:56 – 8:17 AM GMT+8
    Within Dwadashi, which ends 8:26 PM, in the morning.
  • Wednesday, December 27, 2028View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Tue, Dec 26, 11:26 PM – Thu, Dec 28, 12:57 AM GMT+8
    Break the fast (Parana): Thu, Dec 28, 7:11 – 8:12 AM GMT+8
    Within Dwadashi, which ends Fri, Dec 29, 1:51 AM, 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.