Suryakumar Yadav visits Sri Venkateswara temple on Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025 ahead of T20 World Cup: Know all about this ancient temple

New Delhi: Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025 draws countless devotees seeking spiritual solace at sacred sites like Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, where the celestial gates symbolise divine access to moksha and prosperity. As pilgrims flock for special darshan timings and rituals amid the Dhanurmasa fervour, this auspicious occasion blends fasting, prayers, and temple traditions for inner peace. Have you planned your Vaikuntha Ekadashi visit to experience the Vaikuntha Dwaram opening?​

Imagine joining the throngs at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams on this holy day, embracing age-old customs that promise protection from sins and life's trials. From Ekadashi tithi muhurat to parana rituals, Vaikuntha Ekadashi rituals offer a path to spiritual upliftment. What draws you to these Vaikuntha Ekadashi celebrations—faith, family, or festive vibes?​

Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025 falls on December 30 (Smartha tradition), with Ekadashi tithi beginning at 07:50 AM on 30 December and ending at 05:00 AM on 31 December, marking the start of 10-day Vaikuntha Dwaram openings at Tirumala from early hours till January 8, 2026.

Devotees observe strict fasting from dawn, reciting Vishnu Sahasranama and performing puja for moksha, as the celestial gate to Lord Vishnu's abode unlocks, granting salvation from Kali Yuga troubles.

Parana time spans 01:26 PM to 03:31 PM on December 31, emphasising spiritual cleansing and prosperity. 

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav visited Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple with wife Devisha Shetty on Vaikuntha Ekadashi 2025, dressed in traditional attire for a humble darshan. The couple offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara, passed through the sacred Vaikuntha Dwaram, and received blessings from priests at Ranganayakulavari Mandapam, along with Tirtha Prasadam and Lord's vestments. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) facilitated their morning rituals amid devotee crowds, showcasing the cricketer's cultural devotion. Visuals of their serene pilgrimage went viral, inspiring fans.

Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, perched at 853 metres on Seshachalam Hills, houses Lord Venkateswara—an incarnation of Vishnu—in Dravidian architecture with a gold-plated vimana over the Ananda Nilayam sanctum.

Key entrances include towering Mahadwaram gopuram, silver Vendivakili, and golden Bangaruvakili flanked by Dvarapalakas Jaya-Vijaya, drawing 35 million pilgrims yearly for its swayambhu origins and Kali Yuga salvation lore. Expanded by Chola, Vijayanagara rulers, it remains a global spiritual beacon.

1. Vaikuntha Dwaram exclusive opening: The northern Paramapada Vasal, closed year-round, unlocks at 3:00 AM on 30 December 2025 for 10 days till 8 January 2026, allowing passage through heaven's gate equivalent to all tirthas, ridding past sins for moksha.

2. Dhanurmasa culmination power: Ending 30-day Dhanurmasa penance, special Suprabhata Sevas, flower-decorated praakaaram, and Vishnu Sahasranama chants amplify Lord Venkateswara's swayambhu energy, purifying body-mind for Kali Yuga salvation.

3. Moksha and liberation gateway: Devotees fasting fully, passing Dwaram, and dying on Ekadashi attain direct Vaikuntha entry, freeing birth-death cycle; tithi aligns cosmic energies for ultimate spiritual merit and divine grace.

4. Sevas and global devotee rush: TTD offers Tulasi Archana, Abhishekam, Annadana for heightened blessings; extended darshan draws lakhs via queues, blending Harinaam Sankirtana with TTD's orderly VIP facilitation for profound peace.

1. Book darshan tickets online: Register on TTD's official site (ttdsevaonline.com) 60 days prior; select Vaikuntha Ekadashi slots for Sarva Darshan (free, 8-10 hour wait) or Special Entry Darshan (₹300, quicker access via Vaikuntha Dwaram).

2. Observe Ekadashi fast: From sunrise 30 December, consume fruits/milk only (Phalahara); avoid grains, recite Vishnu Sahasranama, Suprabhatam; break fast (Parana) on 31 December between 01:26-03:31 PM for sin removal.

3. Travel and reach Tirumala: Fly to Tirupati Airport (TIR), take APSRTC bus/taxi (20 km uphill); stay at TTD cottages via booking; arrive early 2-3 AM for queue at Alipiri/Crop Circle footpath.

4.  Perform Temple rituals: Enter via Vaikuntha Dwaram post-mangapradakshinam; offer Tulasi leaves, coconut at Hundi; partake Theertha Prasadam, Laddus; attend Suprabhata Seva if allotted.

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5.  Follow devotional practices: Chant Govinda nama, wear traditional attire (dhoti for men, saree for women); maintain silence, no leather; donate Annadanam/Sevas for multiplied punya during Dhanurmasa.

Suryakumar Yadav's poignant Vaikuntha Ekadashi pilgrimage at Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple merges cricketing stardom with profound devotion, inspiring devotees amid T20 World Cup anticipation. As celestial gates usher in spiritual renewal, this visit exemplifies faith's timeless role in life's pursuits. Embrace the divine call for your own blessings this festive season.