Vaikunta Ekadasi 2026வைகுண்ட ஏகாதசி 2026
Sunday, 20 December 2026ஞாயிறு, 20 டிசம்பர், 2026
Margazhi 5 · மார்கழி 5
On Vaikunta Ekadasi day · Chennai
Tithi · திதிEkadasiuntil 8:15 PM, then Dwadasi
Star · நட்சத்திரம்Ashwiniuntil 2:55 PM
Sunrise · சூரிய உதயம்6:25 AMSunset 5:47 PM
Times to avoid
Rahu Kalam · இராகு காலம்4:21 PM – 5:47 PM
Yamagandam · எமகண்டம்12:06 PM – 1:31 PM
Kuligai · குளிகை2:56 PM – 4:21 PM
Good times (Gowri)
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை6:25 AM – 9:15 AM
Good time · morning · நல்ல நேரம் · காலை10:41 AM – 2:56 PM
Sunrise · சூரிய உதயம்6:25 AMSunset 5:47 PM
About Vaikunta Ekadasi
Vaikunta Ekadasi is the Ekadasi of the waxing moon in Margazhi, sacred to Lord Vishnu. The Paramapada Vasal, the gate of heaven, is opened at dawn in Vishnu temples such as Srirangam, and devotees fast and stay awake through the night.
Questions people ask
- When is Vaikunta Ekadasi 2026 in Tamil Nadu?
- Vaikunta Ekadasi 2026 is on Sunday, 20 December 2026. In the Tamil calendar this is Margazhi 5.
- Is Vaikunta Ekadasi 2026 a government holiday in Tamil Nadu?
- No. Sunday, 20 December 2026 is not on the Tamil Nadu government holiday list for 2026.
- What is the Rahu Kalam on Vaikunta Ekadasi 2026?
- In Chennai, Rahu Kalam on Sunday, 20 December 2026 is 4:21 PM – 5:47 PM and Yamagandam is 12:06 PM – 1:31 PM. Other cities differ by a few minutes; pick your city at the top of the page.