Preparations for the Vaikunta Ekadashi festival at Adi Jaganathaswamy Perumal Temple in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, began on December 20. (Local18)
At the Srirangam Ranganathar Temple, revered as Bhooloka Vaikundamthe most significant ritual of the Impact on Ekadasi festival, that is, the opening of the Paramapada Vasal (Gate of Heaven), will be held on Tuesday, December 30. (Local18)
The opening of the Vaikunta Dwaram on Impact on Ekadasi is particularly famous at Tirupati, which witnesses massive crowds throughout the year. Devotee turnout rises sharply during the Purattasi Brahmotsavam and the Margazhi Vaikunta Ekadasi festival. This year, Impact on Ekadasi falls on December 30.
In view of the occasion, the District Collector has declared a local holiday across Tiruchirappalli district on that day. The holiday will apply to all government offices and educational institutions within the district.
The decision has been taken to enable students and government employees to participate in the religious observance and to manage traffic congestion. The district administration has also announced that January 24, 2026, (Saturday) will be observed as a working day to compensate for the holiday.
With lakhs of devotees expected to gather in Srirangam for the opening ceremony, extensive police security arrangements will be in place. The administration is also coordinating additional bus services, drinking water facilities, and medical camps to ensure the convenience and safety of devotees.
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