VAIKUNTHA EKADASHI | ARTHA | AMAZING FACTS
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Vaikuntha is believed to be the celestial abode of Hindu god Vishnu and it is considered never less than the Swarga Loka which is the general name for heaven in Hinduism. The holiest day of the Hindu month called Ekadashi, but have you ever tried to figure what is Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Don't forget to Share, Like & Comment on this video
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1 Vaikuntha Ekadashi is one of the important and auspicious days dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu.
2 It occurs in the Hindu calendar, in the month of Margashirsha that falls between December and January.
3 Hindus believe that Vaikuntha Ekadashi is the day when heaven's doors are wide open for all.
4 It is said that Lord Vishnu instructed to open the gate of his abode for two demons in spite of their being against him.
5 The Vishnu Purana states that fasting on Vaikuntha Ekadashi is equivalent to fasting on the all the remaining days of Ekadashi.
6 This day is celebrated in most of the temple where a door-like structure is made for devotees to walk through.
7 The Padma Purana has narrated the origin of this day and related it to the female energy of Lord Vishnu called goddess Vaishnavi.
8 It is said in this scripture that she slew the demon Muran to protect the Devas on this specific day.
9 Impressed by her courageous act, Lord Vishnu named her 'Ekadashi' and also dedicated a specific day of Margashirsha month to her.
10 Lord Vishnu even gave her the boon that those who worship on this day of her victory would reach 'Vaikunth'.
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1 Vaikuntha Ekadashi is one of the important and auspicious days dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu.
2 It occurs in the Hindu calendar, in the month of Margashirsha that falls between December and January.
3 Hindus believe that Vaikuntha Ekadashi is the day when heaven's doors are wide open for all.
4 It is said that Lord Vishnu instructed to open the gate of his abode for two demons in spite of their being against him.
5 The Vishnu Purana states that fasting on Vaikuntha Ekadashi is equivalent to fasting on the all the remaining days of Ekadashi.
6 This day is celebrated in most of the temple where a door-like structure is made for devotees to walk through.
7 The Padma Purana has narrated the origin of this day and related it to the female energy of Lord Vishnu called goddess Vaishnavi.
8 It is said in this scripture that she slew the demon Muran to protect the Devas on this specific day.
9 Impressed by her courageous act, Lord Vishnu named her 'Ekadashi' and also dedicated a specific day of Margashirsha month to her.
10 Lord Vishnu even gave her the boon that those who worship on this day of her victory would reach 'Vaikunth'.
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