Vaikunta Ekadasi
The Hindu
PATH OF SALVATION: Namperumal attired in Ratnangi, passing through the "Paramapada vassal'' on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadasi festival. File photo: D.Gopalakrishnan
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VIDEO
An exclusive discourse by Velukkudi Krishnan for The Hindu
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An exclusive discourse by Velukkudi Krishnan for The Hindu
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An exclusive discourse by Velukkudi Krishnan for The Hindu
Slideshow
The opening of the "Paramapada vasal" signifies the most important ritual of the entire 20-day festival. All religious schedules were carried out in accordance with the 'lagnam'. Namperumal, left the sanctum sanctorum at 3.30 a.m. in the Virichiga lagnam. The 'Paramapada vasal' was opened at 4.30 a.m., amidst a sea of humanity.
Slideshow
Come Vaikunta Ekadasi, the entire town of Srirangam comes together in prayer and celebration. A few images from the abode of Ranganatha Swamy.
