Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025: Temples see massive rush as devotees offer prayers

Vaikuntha Ekadashi was celebrated with great devotion on December 30, observing the day the celestial gates to Lord Vishnu’s abode are opened to the faithful. From observing fasts to the rhythmic chanting of mantras, the day began with prayers and offerings to Lord Vishnu. Long queues were observed around temples as hundreds sought a glimpse of the deity through the Vaikuntha Dwaram, believing this sacred act offers a direct path to heaven. Take a look at the pictures

A religious procession takes place at the Padhmanabha Swamy Temple in Hyderabad.

Devotees stand in a queue, waiting to offer prayers during the 'Vaikuntha Ekadashi' festival at Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple in Chikkamagaluru.

Priests perform aarti during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival at the Padhmanabha Swamy Temple in Hyderabad.

On the auspicious Vaikunta Ekadashi, the Srivari Temple is transformed by stunning floral decor that deepens the sanctity of the shrine in Tirupati.

Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav and his wife offer prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala, Tirupati.

A religious procession takes place at the Padhmanabha Swamy Temple in Hyderabad.

Devotees take part in a religious procession at the Padhmanabha Swamy Temple in Hyderabad.

Devotees take part in a religious procession at the Padhmanabha Swamy Temple in Hyderabad.

Inside Srivari Temple, floral decorations enhance the divine atmosphere during the Vaikunta Dwara Darshan period in Tirupati.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and his family members visited Tirumala in Tirupati. They offered special prayers at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple.