Vaikunta Ekadasi 2018
Vaikunta Ekadasi 2018 was on Tuesday 18 December 2018 in India (Chennai, by the Vakya panchangam); by Thirukanitha it was Wednesday 19 December 2018.
Source: the thithi, star or Tamil month at Chennai sunrise (13.09°N, 80.28°E), by the Vakya almanac; the same day across Tamil Nadu · How we calculate
Chennai,
Vakya panchangam
The traditional reckoning that Tamil Nadu temples and printed calendars follow. In India (Chennai) Tuesday, 18 December 2018 Margazhi 3
Other method: gives Wednesday, 19 December 2018. Why?
Thirukanitha
Modern astronomical reckoning that matches the observed sky.Vaikunta Ekadasi 2018 in India is on Tuesday, 18 December 2018. Each date is computed from that country’s main city’s own sunrise.
Why this date?
- Vakya
- Tue 18 Dec · Margazhi 3
- Ekadasi (until 4:51 am (next day))
- Star
- Aswini (until 2:25 am (next day))
- Thirukanitha
- Wed 19 Dec · Margazhi 4
- Thithi
- Ekadasi (until 7:35 am)
- Star
- Bharani (until 4:11 am (next day))
The two methods place the thithi or star boundary differently, so the day moves. Follow your temple or family.
Every year (2016 – 2036)
Frequently asked
When is Vaikunta Ekadasi 2018?
Tuesday, 18 December 2018 in India (Chennai, Vakya panchangam).
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