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Special Story Behind Vaikuntha Ekadashi Day. Keep Follow Us For More Interesting Stories And Mysteries. Vaikunta Ekadasi or Mukkoti Ekadasi has great significance in the Hindu religion. It is considered to be the most important Ekadasi in the Sri Vaishnava tradition. According to one Vishnu Purana, observing the Ekadasi Vrata on Vaikunta Ekadasi day confers the benefit equivalent to observing all the Ekadasis during the year. Fasting (according to one's capacity), chanting the names of the Lord, visiting Vishnu temples are some of the ways this festival is observed. Vaikunta Ekadasi or Mukkoti Ekadasi- dedicated to Lord Vishnu-is the Krishna Paksha Ekadasi that occurs during the Dhanurmasa period in the Hindu calendar. “Vaikunta Dwaram” or “The Gate to Lord's Inner Sanctum" is opened between 4 to 6 am. The sanctum’s northern gate is opened during this time (i.e. Bramha muhurtham). This time is very auspicious because God accepts all types of people with Bhagavath Smarana(chant: Om Namo Narayana) and takes them to Vaikuntam, whether he be a sinner or non-sinner. Vaikunta Ekadasi gives the sinner a chance to become a non-sinner from that day, only if his prayers are perfect i.e completely dedicated.Changes in his character will definitely appear for the good. Even a crow bathes knowing the significance of this day. It is said that the Vaikunta Dwara[Heavenly door] opens on this day. Basically, it means that on this day a door opens to reach the gates of Vaikunta. In all Vishnu temples, the Utsava Murthi is brought out early in the morning and people go early in the morning to have a darshan of the Lord. Even if a person does not observe Ekadasi throughout the year, but observes fast on Vaikunta Ekadasi day, one can attain salvation.