Vaikunta Ekadasi:
"Vaikunta Ekadasi" also spelled as "Vaikuntha Ekadasi" is the name given to the time period of the 11th Waxing Moon that falls in the Tamil month of Margazhi. Vaikunta is the sacred abode of Lord Maha Vishnu, the archetype of the God of Wealth otherwise known as the Maintainer God. In the Vedic traditions, Vaikunta is regarded as the ultimate place to enter and rest. “Ekadasi” is the 11th Moon Phase.
Vaikunta Ekadashi is the significant celebration famous in Dhanur Masam in Southern Indian native declares like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. On this day, in Lord balaji temples Vaikunta Dwar or Vaikunta Dwaram or Vaikunta Vaasal (which is entrance to Heaven) is opened for Darshan of Lord Balaji.
Margazhi Month is the time of the winter solstice when the days are shorter and the nights are longer. This is a divine and highly spiritual month when the mind and soul can turn to the god within. Margazhi or 'Twilight in Heaven' is seen as the time the gods rest and when we pray earnestly and sincerely, it has more effect on this month as the spiritual energy is much more accessible during this time.
This celebration is famous with lot of passion in Tirumala Tirupati Sri Venkateshwara Devasthanam, Sri Rangam Ranganatha Swamy forehead, Bhadrachalam Sri Rama Devasthanam, and many more Vishnu temples in Southern Indian native.
“Vaikunta Ekadasi” is the most powerful, as you can be rescued from your current confusion and suffering by seeking redemption in this place of peace. Vishnu’s abode or heaven, has an open house where the gates are opened today (05th January 2012). If one observes this time, then it is said that the gates will be kept open, till the person’s soul leaves the physical body. The soul ends its sequence of death and rebirth by attaining the ultimate salvation.
There is also a material energy that comes on the 11th Moon-prosperity energy as Vishnu is the archetypal God of Wealth.Be alert and access the abundance in abundance.
Reason for Fasting on Ekadesi:
The sweat that fell down from the head of Brahma assumed the form of a demon and said to the Lord, “O Lord! now give me an abode to dwell.” Brahma replied, “O demon! go and dwell in the rice particles eaten by men on Ekadashi day and become worms in their stomach.” For this reason rice is prohibited on Ekadashi.
Editor.Kadavuleh said:
We have to open our mind and have to feel and observe the power from Almighty in this auspicious day. For that reason all our ancestors followed the fasting. In the present days, (everyone taking tablets for some disease) if anyone having health problem, it is not advised to keep fasting but try to avoid the Rice. They can take fruits or juices.
But, always chant
"Aum Namoh Bhagavatheh Vasudevayah" !!!
"Aum Namoh Narayanaya" !!!
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