Vaikunta Ekadashi 2026 — Wednesday 30 December
వైకుంఠ ఏకాదశి 2026
Margashirsha Shudda Ekadashi (Dhanurmasa) · Mukkoti Ekadashi / Putrada Ekadashi · Vaikuntha Dwaram opening — Sunrise 06:50 IST (Tirumala temple), nationwide observance all day on 30 Dec
Vaikunta Ekadashi 2026 (also called Mukkoti Ekadashi / Putrada Ekadashi) falls on Wednesday, 30 December 2026. The Ekadashi of Margashirsha Shudda Paksha when the Vaikuntha Dwaram (gateway to Vishnu's celestial abode) is said to open. Observance on this day grants moksha. Falls during the Dhanurmasa Vaikuntha period. Primary observance: Vaikuntha Dwaram darshan at Vishnu temples (especially Tirumala, Srirangam, Bhadrachalam), full-day fast (Nirjala or Phalahara), Vishnu Sahasranama, Sri Suktam, jagaran (night vigil), Tulsi puja. Recommended muhurat: Vaikuntha Dwaram opening — Sunrise 06:50 IST (Tirumala temple), nationwide observance all day on 30 Dec.
Vaikunta Ekadashi 2026 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Wednesday, 30 December 2026 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Margashirsha Shudda Ekadashi (Dhanurmasa) |
| Primary Muhurat | Vaikuntha Dwaram opening — Sunrise 06:50 IST (Tirumala temple), nationwide observance all day on 30 Dec |
| Alternative Names | Mukkoti Ekadashi / Putrada Ekadashi |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Vaikunta Ekadashi 2026
The Ekadashi of Margashirsha Shudda Paksha when the Vaikuntha Dwaram (gateway to Vishnu's celestial abode) is said to open. Observance on this day grants moksha. Falls during the Dhanurmasa Vaikuntha period.
Key Rituals on Vaikunta Ekadashi 2026
Vaikuntha Dwaram darshan at Vishnu temples (especially Tirumala, Srirangam, Bhadrachalam), full-day fast (Nirjala or Phalahara), Vishnu Sahasranama, Sri Suktam, jagaran (night vigil), Tulsi puja.
Vaikunta Ekadashi 2026 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Vaikunta Ekadashi 2026:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tulasi leaves (lots) |
| 2 | Banana leaf |
| 3 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 4 | White + yellow flowers |
| 5 | Sandalwood paste |
| 6 | Coconut + bananas |
| 7 | Vishnu Sahasranama book |
| 8 | Ghee lamp + camphor |
| 9 | Naivedyam: kheer, fruits (no grains during fast) |
| 10 | Tulsi mala for japa |
Regional Variations of Vaikunta Ekadashi 2026
Tamil Nadu: Vaikuntha Ekadashi at Srirangam — massive crowds. Andhra: Tirumala TTD Vaikuntha Dwaram darshan — special queue for Vaikuntha Dwaram passage. Karnataka: Udupi Krishna Matha. Vrat is observed nationally; the temple-specific observances vary.