Vaikunta Ekadasi at Sampige Sri Srinivasa Temple – Dec 30, 2025

The Dhanurmasa/Margazhi Shukla Paksha Ekadasi is called Vaikunta Ekadasi. On Vaikunta Ekadashi, it is believed that Vaikunta Dwaram (the gates of Vaikunta Loka, where Lord Vishnu lives) is opened.The significance of Vaikunta Ekadashi can be traced back to the Padma Purana. The Purana indicates that Bhagwan Vishnu took the form of ‘Ekadasi’—female energy—to kill the

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Andal Thirunakshatram – July 28, 2025

Andal Thirunakshatram also known as Andal Thiruvaadipooram refers to the celebration of the birth anniversary of Andal, a revered poet-saint in South Indian Hinduism. Andal is considered a prominent avatar among the twelve Alvars, Vaishnava saints known for their devotion to Lord Vishnu Who is Andal? * Andal is the only female Alvar saint. *

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