How is Trikoti Ekadashi celebrated in Shaiva sect?

Special prayers, yagnas, discourses and speeches are arranged at Vishnu temples across the world on this auspicious day. The Shaiva sect observes the day as Trikoti Ekadashi, a religious observance where all the deities in the Hindu pantheon pay obeisance to Lord Sri Shiva at once.

When does Paramapada Vasal start in Srirangam?

The opening of the Paramapada Vasal falls on January 6 and Mohini Alangaram on January 5. Anticipating a huge turnout of devotees this time too for the celebrations, the temple, Corporation and city police have made elaborate arrangements to handle it. Police have stepped up security in and around the temple and a temporary outpost has been opened.

Which is known as Mokshada Ekadashi in Hindu calendar?

The Margashirsha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi in the Lunar calendar is known as a ‘Mokshada Ekadashi.’ Special prayers, yagnas, discourses and speeches are arranged at Vishnu temples across the world on this auspicious day.

When does the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi take place?

Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Vaikunta Ekadashi is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi that occurs during the Dhanu month in the Hindu calendar (corresponding to late December – January in English calendar). The Vaishnava (Worship of Vishnu) sect believes that ‘Vaikunta Dwaram’ or ‘the gate to the Lord’s Inner Sanctum’ is opened on this day.

Where is the Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam located?

The temple complex has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is in UNESCO’s tentative list. The Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam, also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the city of Tiruchirappalli, about 325 kilometres (200 mi) southwest of Chennai.

When was the inner apartment of Sriranganatha temple built?

The inner apartment of SriRanganatha temple was built in 817 CE by a lady by name Hambi, of the class of dancers in the year 894 CE. It is one of the most illustrious Vaishnava temples in South India rich in legend and history.