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The Sacred Vaikuntha Ekadashi Observed By The Hindus In The Holy Hindu Month of Margaasheersha (Dec-Jan)

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  ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः VAIKUNTA Ekadashi falls in the month of Marga-seersha (December-January) every year. This is observed with all solemnity in the temples of Lord Vishnu . Fasting is prescribed on all Ekadashis , that is, the 11th day of the lunar fortnight , twice a month.  Hindu Preserver God MahaVishnu In The Ocean Of Milk In Vaikuntha Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebration in tirumala Tirupathi Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebrations in Srirangam Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebrations in Srirangam Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebrations in Srirangam In this Kali Yuga , even if just one Ekadashi is observed with dispassion, faith and devotion, and if the mind is wholly fixed on Hari , one is freed from the rounds of birth and death. There is no doubt about this. The Hindu Scriptures give us their assurance on this point. Devotees fast on this day, observe vigil the whole night and do Japa , Hari Kirtan and meditation . Some do not take even a drop of water. Those who ...

Akshardham Temple of New Delhi, India : An Architectural Marvel

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  ॐ श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः ॐ श्री शिवानन्दाय नमः Akshardham is a temple of the Swaminarayan sect of the Indian state of Gujarat. The temple complex displays millennia of traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture. Akshardham, which is an architectural marvel, was inspired and developed by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual head of the Swaminarayan Sanstha. The Temple, which attracts approximately 70 percent of all tourists who visit Delhi,was officially opened on 6 November 2005. The main monument, at the center of the complex, is 141-foot (43 m) high, 316-foot (96 m) wide, and 370-foot (110 m) long,is covered top to bottom with carved details of flora, fauna, dancers, musicians, and deities. Designed in accordance with ancient Vedic text known as the Sthapatya Shastra, it features a blend of architectural styles from across India.It is constructed entirely from Rajasthani pink sandstone and Italian Carrara marble, and has no support from steel or concrete....