🪔 About Vaikunth Chaturdashi

Today is Vaikunth Chaturdashi, the rare occasion when Sri Vishnu and Mahadev are worshipped together. It occurs a day before Dev Deepavali. According to Shiv Puran, Sri Vishnu went to Kashi to worship Lord Shiv. He had vowed to worship Mahadev with a thousand lotuses. Finding one lotus missing, Sri Vishnu decided to offer one of his eyes, since he is called Pundarikaksh (the one with lotus eyes). Pleased with his devotion, Lord Shiv restored Shri Vishnu's eyes and gifted him the Sudarshan Chakra.

Other Sacred Occasion

Manikarnika Snan

On the day of Vaikunth Chaturdashi, taking a bath at the Manikarnika Ghat (Varanasi) holds special significance, and this sacred ritual is known as the Manikarnika Snan. The purpose of this sacred bath is to attain liberation from all sins and to achieve moksh (liberation). Scriptures mention that bathing at Manikarnika frees the soul from the cycle of birth and death and grants eternal peace.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: Yagna of Lord Shiv (16 min.)

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Clean your puja space and important areas of your home.
  • Decorate with flowers, lamps, and simple rangoli if possible.
  • Perform nitya puja, yajna, or abhishek of the deity associated with this festival.
  • Share prasad with family, friends, and those in need.
  • Maintain respectful and gentle behavior toward people and animals.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eating heavy, oily food and excessive sweets.
  • Avoid alcohol, rash driving, and loud celebrations.
  • Minimize waste; don't harm animals and the environment.