Observing a fast (Vrat) on Vaikuntha Ekadashi is central to the celebrations. The fast is concluded the next day by performing Parana (breaking the fast) at an appropriate time. Below are key ...

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It is also considered rewarding to read Durga Chalisa on this day. At the end of puja, devotees also read the Durga Ashtami Vrat katha. Hindu devotees provide food and santarpana or dakshina to ...

List of all 2004 ekadashi dates and exact start time and end time of Ekadashi tithi in 2004. The timings below is for Chennai, India. View Today's tithi → Next Sukla Paksha Ekadashi tithi is on ...

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is planning to clear the VIP crowd on the day of ‘Vaikunta Ekadasi’ (January 10) quickly and utilise the time saved for the benefit of the ordinary ...

This is done four times a year—Vaikunta Ekadasi, Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam and Srivari Brahmotsavams. The festivals take place in a gap of three months, viz., December/January, March/April ...

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