Vaikunta Ekadashi 2027 — Sunday 19 December
వైకుంఠ ఏకాదశి 2027
Dhanurmasa Shudda Ekadashi (Mokshada Ekadashi nationally) · Mukkoti Ekadashi / Mokshada Ekadashi · Brahma Muhurat 04:42 – 05:30 IST · Tirumala temple Vaikunta Dwaram Pravesha begins 04:30 IST (Hyderabad)
Vaikunta Ekadashi 2027 (also called Mukkoti Ekadashi / Mokshada Ekadashi) falls on Sunday, 19 December 2027. The most sacred Ekadashi — Lord Vishnu opened the gates of Vaikuntha on this day for all souls. Tirumala temple's Vaikunta Dwaram (special north-facing door) opens only on this day. Bhagavad Gita Jayanti (Krishna delivering the Gita to Arjuna) also observed today. Primary observance: Vaikunta Dwaram darshan (Tirumala), strict Ekadashi Vrat (Nirjala or fruits), Vishnu Sahasranama parayanam, Bhagavad Gita parayanam (all 18 chapters), Krishna-Arjuna Samvad worship, Mokshada Ekadashi observance. Recommended muhurat: Brahma Muhurat 04:42 – 05:30 IST · Tirumala temple Vaikunta Dwaram Pravesha begins 04:30 IST (Hyderabad).
Vaikunta Ekadashi 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Sunday, 19 December 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Dhanurmasa Shudda Ekadashi (Mokshada Ekadashi nationally) |
| Primary Muhurat | Brahma Muhurat 04:42 – 05:30 IST · Tirumala temple Vaikunta Dwaram Pravesha begins 04:30 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Mukkoti Ekadashi / Mokshada 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 2027
The most sacred Ekadashi — Lord Vishnu opened the gates of Vaikuntha on this day for all souls. Tirumala temple's Vaikunta Dwaram (special north-facing door) opens only on this day. Bhagavad Gita Jayanti (Krishna delivering the Gita to Arjuna) also observed today.
Key Rituals on Vaikunta Ekadashi 2027
Vaikunta Dwaram darshan (Tirumala), strict Ekadashi Vrat (Nirjala or fruits), Vishnu Sahasranama parayanam, Bhagavad Gita parayanam (all 18 chapters), Krishna-Arjuna Samvad worship, Mokshada Ekadashi observance.
Vaikunta Ekadashi 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Vaikunta Ekadashi 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tulasi leaves |
| 2 | Banana leaf |
| 3 | Vishnu Saligramam |
| 4 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 5 | Yellow + white flowers |
| 6 | Sandalwood paste |
| 7 | Tulsi mala |
| 8 | Coconut + bananas |
| 9 | Camphor + ghee lamp |
| 10 | Naivedyam: panakam, dadhojanam (curd-rice), fruit (no grains) |
Regional Variations of Vaikunta Ekadashi 2027
AP: Tirumala Vaikunta Dwaram is the BIGGEST Vaikunta Ekadashi event in the world (lakhs of pilgrims). Tamil Nadu: Srirangam (Sri Ranganathaswamy) Vaikunta Ekadashi mass darshan. Karnataka: Madhwa tradition observes with great precision. North India: Mokshada Ekadashi (same day) + Gita Jayanti.