On the eve of Vaikunta Ekadasi 5th Jan 2012, Lakhs of people witnessed "Uttara Dwara Darshanam" at almost all the famous temples". Organizers at different temples report that the number of devotes has been increasing year by year due to the wide spread of Vaikunta Ekadasi importance among the people.
Mainly Tirupathi, Bhadrachalam has been famous for vaikunta Ekadasi Uttara Dwara Darshanam in South India.
Glimpses of Vaikunta Ekadasi Eve:
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History of Vaikunta Ekadasi :
Vaikunta Ekadasi is the auspicious day for Lord Sri Krishna. Vaikunta Ekadasi comes on 11th day of every lunar fortnight. This falls in Margali month according to Tamil calendar and Pushya Masam according to Telugu calendar.
Vaikunta Ekadasi is also known as Mukoti ekadasi, Swargavathi ekadasi prominently in various places. Mainly following activities are performed on this like Entering to temples from Vaikunta Dwaram known as Utara Dwara Darshanam, Fasting, Starting new works etc.
Importance of Festival : It is believed that Mukoti (3 Crores) of Gods and Goddess will shower blessings on this day. So this is considered as one of the important auspicious day which comes once in a year. Entering to temples from Uttara Dwaram is considered as important activity this day.
