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Fasting and worshiping Lord Vishnu with devotion on this day helps to resolve ongoing issues in life.
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi will be observed on November 14.
Every year, Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is celebrated in the month of Kartik. This year, it falls on Thursday, November 14. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. According to religious beliefs, fasting and worshiping Lord Vishnu with devotion on this day helps to resolve ongoing issues in life.
Vaikuntha is described as a heavenly realm where Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi reside. By performing certain rituals on Vaikuntha Chaturdashi, one can fulfill their desires. Astrologer Rishikant Mishra Shastri from Unnao shared some information about these rituals with News18.
When is Vaikuntha Chaturdashi?
In 2024, Vaikuntha Chaturdashi will be observed on November 14. Observing this fast is believed to grant entry to Vaikuntha, the abode of Lord Vishnu. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva and takes place on the Chaturdashi (fourteenth day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) in the Kartik month. Therefore, this year, Vaikuntha Chaturdashi falls on Thursday, November 14.
Auspicious Timings for Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
• Chaturdashi Tithi begins: November 14, 2024, at 09:43 AM
• Chaturdashi Tithi ends: November 15, 2024, at 06:19 AM
• Vaikuntha Chaturdashi Nishita Kaal: 11:39 PM to 12:32 AM, November 15
• Duration: 53 minutes
Significance of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
This festival is also considered a day of union between Lord Shiva (Har) and Lord Vishnu (Hari). Devotees observe a fast and worship both deities on this day. Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is not only a day of worship but also symbolises the unity of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, sending a message that all religions and beliefs are interconnected. The importance of worshiping Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu together on this day highlights the belief that all gods are one.