Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2023: Date, Time and Significance of Mukkoti Ekadashi

Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2023:Ekadashi has its own religious significance among all the Lord Vishnu followers. People dedicatedly observe fast on each Ekadashi and offer prayers to Lord Shri Hari. This Ekadashi is popularly known as Mukkoti Ekadashi.As per Tamil Calendar,Vaikunth Ekadashi is being observed on 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Margazhi i.e., today, January 2, 2023. Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2023: Date and TimeEkadashi Tithi Begins - January 1, 2023 - 07:11 PMEkadashi Tithi Ends - January 2, 2023 - 08:23 PMVaikuntha Ekadashi 2023: SignificanceAccording to the Hindu Mythology, Churning of ocean (Sagar Mathana) was performed on this sacred day of Vaikunth Ekadashi. During this Sagar Manthan, divine nectar emerged from the milk ocean, distributed among the gods. So Hindu devotees believe people who die on this auspicious day attain freedom from the cycle of life and death and reach to heavenly abode of Lord Vishnu or Vaikuntha Dhaam. It is believed that Lord Bheeshma also died on this sacred day and for this particular reason, This Ekadashi is also known as "Bheeshma Ekadashi" in some regions. It is also believed that this Ekadashi is so powerful that it cleanse a person spiritually, mentally and physically. It gives immense peace to mind body and soul. In day today life we make so many mistakes and sins, Lord Shri Hari removes all the sins comitted by his devotees and keep them under his protection.Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2023: CelebrationVaikunth Ekadashi is popularly celebrated in the southern states. Srirangam and Tirupati Temple celebrations are primarily known for the Vaikuntha Ekadashi.Vaikunth Ekadashi is mainly celebrated in Sri RanganathaSwamy Temple and it witnessed lakhs of devotees every year on the day of Vaikunth Ekadashi and the deity is known as NamPerumal is adorned lavishly with precious stones. The Vaikuntha Ekadashi in Tirumala celebration is famous around the globe. Many devotees come for Vaikuntha Ekadashi in Tirumala.Sita Ramachandraswamy temple which is situated in Bhadrachalam Andhra Pradesh celebrate this Ekadashi with great pomp and show. Lord Ram and Lakshmana's idols are taken out in a procession on this day.Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2023: Puja Rituals1. People wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.2. Visit temple and offer prayers to the Lord.3. Offer them garland, sweets or prasad and bananas.4. Recite Shri Hari Stotram, Vishnu Sahastranaam and Vrat Katha.5. The fast is broken on Dwadashi Tithi.6. It is prohibited to eat rice on Ekadashi Tithi.7. One must break their fast by having satvik meal only without onion and garlic. Mantra1. Shree Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!2. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janki Vallabham..!!