Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025: Lord Ranganatha Grants Darshan as Vaikuntha Dwar Opens

• Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025 celebrated at Ranganatha Temple, North India's largest South Indian style temple.
• The Vaikuntha Dwar, believed to lead to Vaikuntha Loka, opened once a year for devotees to pass through.
• Lord Ranganatha, accompanied by Mata Godaji, gave darshan at the Vaikuntha Dwar after Mangala Aarti.
• Worship included Vedic chants, Kumbh Aarti, and bhajans, with the gate beautifully decorated with over 1000 kg of flowers.
• The tradition stems from Lord Narayana showing Alvar saints the path to Vaikuntha, observed on the 11th day of the 21-day Vaikuntha Utsav.

Why It Matters: Devotees believe passing through the Vaikuntha Dwar on Vaikuntha Ekadashi grants entry to Vaikuntha Loka.