7 January 2009

mukkoti aekaadasi


7-1-2009 ముక్కోటి ఏకాదశి

The 'aekaadasi' before the full moon in 'pushya masa' is called the 'mukkoti aekaadasi' which is a very auspicious day for Hindus. This is also called as 'vikumta aekaadasi'. This day is revered as it is the favorite day of Lord Vishnu.


This day 'vikumtam' (the abode of Lord Vishnu ) is visited by the three crores deities to offer their obeisance to Lord Vishnu, hence the name 'mukkoti aekaadasi'


The northern doors of the temples are usually closed. But on the day of 'mukkoti aekaadasi' the doors are opened. Devotees rise before the sun and cleanse themself and enter the temple through the northern entrance.


A visit to the temple on this day would gaurentee the full blessing of the Gods. Piligramages like 'Badrachalam', and 'Tirupathi' observe this day with great reverence.

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