Vaikunta Ekadashi is one of the most sacred and spiritually significant days observed at the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.
Vaikunta Ekadashi 2025 Darshan Timings | Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Thiruvananthapuram
In 2025, this auspicious occasion falls on Wednesday, 31 December, drawing thousands of devotees who gather to seek the divine blessings of Lord Padmanabha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
The day is believed to grant spiritual liberation, and devotees observe fasting, prayers, and special rituals with deep devotion. Darshan on Vaikunta Ekadashi begins in the early hours, from 2:30 AM to 3:45 AM, marked by the sacred Nirmalyam, Abhishekam, and Deeparadhana. Morning darshan is available from 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM, followed by another session from 9:45 AM to 11:30 AM. Devotees can also have darshan during the afternoon between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM, and in the evening from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. A special highlight of the day is the Ekadashi Sheeveli, conducted at 8:15 PM, an elaborate ritual procession within the temple premises. Darshan resumes after the Sreebali, from 9:15 PM onwards, allowing devotees another opportunity to offer prayers. Vaikunta Ekadashi at Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple is a profound spiritual experience, symbolizing devotion, discipline, and divine grace.
Event Details
Temple: Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Occasion: Vaikunta Ekadashi
Date: 31 December 2025 (Wednesday)
