Adhyayana Utsavam Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Adhyayana Utsavam (Festival of Sacred Study) is the 20-day Sri Vaishnava celebration at Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple during which the 4,000 Divya Prabandham hymns (Tamil Vedas) are recited in full. It begins on Vaikunta Ekadashi (Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi) with 10 days of daytime recitation (Pagal Pathu) followed by 10 nights (Ira Pathu), culminating on Vaikunta Dwadashi when the Paramapada Vasal is opened for devotees.
Adhyayana Utsavam — FAQ
- What is Adhyayana Utsavam?
- Adhyayana Utsavam (Festival of Sacred Study) is the 20-day Sri Vaishnava celebration at Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple during which the 4,000 Divya Prabandham hymns (Tamil Vedas) are recited in full.
- When is Adhyayana Utsavam 2026?
- In 2026, Adhyayana Utsavam falls on Sunday, 20 December 2026.
Upcoming Adhyayana Utsavam Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Adhyayana Utsavam is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 2026 | Sunday | 01:55 pm | — |
| 9 Dec 2027 | Thursday | 01:55 pm | — |