Vaikuntha Chaturdashi
Major FestivalMonday, 23 November 2026 Hyderabad
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi: next dates · Hyderabad
| Date | Weekday | Special name |
|---|---|---|
| 23 November 2026Next | Monday | — |
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi — Significance
Combined Vishnu-Shiva worship — devotees bathe at Manikarnika Ghat (Varanasi) and offer 1000 lotuses to both deities. Per legend, on this day Vishnu worshipped Shiva with 1000 lotuses (when one was missing, offered his own eye, earning the name "Kamalanayan"). Kartika Shukla Chaturdashi.
Combined Vishnu-Shiva worship — Vaikuntha attainment day.
Vaikuntha Chaturdashi — FAQ
- What is Vaikuntha Chaturdashi?
- Combined Vishnu-Shiva worship — devotees bathe at Manikarnika Ghat (Varanasi) and offer 1000 lotuses to both deities.
- When is Vaikuntha Chaturdashi 2026?
- In 2026, Vaikuntha Chaturdashi falls on Monday, 23 November 2026.
- What is the significance of Vaikuntha Chaturdashi?
- Combined Vishnu-Shiva worship — Vaikuntha attainment day.