Vaikuntha Chaturdashi: 4 November

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is a sacred Hindu festival celebrated on the 14th day of the Kartik month, a day before Kartik Purnima. It honors both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, symbolizing unity between the two deities. According to belief, Lord Vishnu worshipped Lord Shiva on this day with 1,000 lotuses, earning the boon of reaching Vaikuntha. Devotees observe fasts, light lamps, and visit temples like Kashi Vishwanath to seek blessings for peace and liberation.