Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is a unique festival celebrated in the Hindu calendar where devotees worship both Lord shiva and Lord Vishnu, seeking blessings for spiritual growth, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.
📅 Date in 2025
· Date: november 4, 2025
⏰ Timing (Muhurta)
· Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: Early morning hours of november 4
· Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: Late night of november 4
· Devotees usually perform puja and rituals during the day, aligning with the most auspicious muhurta (consult local panchang for exact timing in your city).
🔱 Significance
· Dual Worship: Unlike other days, this festival honors both Vishnu (Vaikuntha) and Shiva, symbolizing the unity of preservation and destruction in the cosmic cycle.
· Spiritual Benefits: Observing fasts, chanting mantras, and performing rituals on this day is believed to:
o Remove sins and negative karma
o Bless the devotee with prosperity, health, and wisdom
o Grant peace and spiritual growth
🕉️ Rituals & Practices
1. Early Morning Bath (Snan): Devotees wake up early and take a holy bath.
2. Altar Preparation: Decorate shiva Lingam and vishnu idols with flowers, garlands, and offerings.
3. Fasting: Many devotees observe a full-day fast, consuming only fruits and milk.
4. Chanting & Prayer: Recite mantras like:
o “Om Namah Shivaya” for Lord Shiva
o “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” for Lord Vishnu
5. Lighting Lamps: Light diyas in the evening to signify the triumph of light over darkness.
6. Charity & Giving: Offer food, clothes, or donations to the needy.
Bottom Line:
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is a spiritually significant day that emphasizes devotion, unity, and self-purification. Observing the rituals with sincerity is believed to bring blessings from both Lord shiva and Vishnu, making it one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar.
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