Ekadashi Vishnu Temples
Famous Vishnu temples for Ekadashi fasting. Sunrise Ekadashi, Vaikunta Ekadashi & Why wrong Ekadashi invalidates vrata.
🕐 Ekadashi Calculation
📐 Sunrise Ekadashi - Why It Matters
In Vaishnava tradition, Ekadashi vrata must be observed only when Ekadashi Tithi prevails at sunrise. Fasting based on midnight date is invalid.
- Dashami Viddha: If Dashami + Ekadashi overlap at sunrise, fasting should not be done that day - observe the next day
- Shuddha Ekadashi: The day when Ekadashi Tithi is fully present at sunrise - this is the correct fasting day
- Smarta vs Vaishnava: Smartas may fast a day earlier, but Vaishnavas must fast only on Shuddha Ekadashi
⚠️ Critical Warning
According to Vaishnava belief, fasting on wrong Ekadashi not only negates the merit but also incurs sin. Therefore, use accurate Panchangam to verify the correct Ekadashi.
✨ Important Ekadashis
🚪 Vaikunta Ekadashi
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Margazhi month. The Paramapada Vasal (gateway to heaven) at Srirangam opens only on this day. Millions of devotees visit.
🌙 Monthly Ekadashi
Two Ekadashis per month - waxing moon (Shukla Paksha) and waning moon (Krishna Paksha). Both are auspicious for Vishnu worship.
📿 Nirjala Ekadashi
Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in Aani month. Strict fasting without even water. One Nirjala Ekadashi is believed to equal the merit of 24 Ekadashis.