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	Festivals of January - Febuary
		The ekadasi in Marghazhi krishna paksha (waning moon) — in December-January — is Mokshai; the one in sukla paksha (waxing moon) Utpathi.
		In Vaikasi (May-June) krishna paksha, the ekadasi is Varudhini; the sukla paksha ekadasi is Meghini.
		In Karthikai (November-December) krishna paksha, the ekadasi is Rama; in sukla paksha it is Prabodhini.
	www.bhattar.com /html/jan_feb.html (1491 words)

	Vaikunta Ekadasi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Vaikunta Ekadasi, the Ekadasi of Vaikunta (the abode of the Vishnu) falls on the 11th day of the Sukla Paksha (the waxing phase of the moon) of the Dhanur (Margazhi in Tamil terminology) month - the ninth of the Hindu Lunar Calendar.
		According to legend, the gods and demons churned the divine ocean for Amrita on the day of Vaikunta Ekadasi, following which Shiva consumed the poison that resulted.
		It is believed that whoever dies on this day goes directly to heaven without passing through the cycle of reincarnation.
	www.factsite.co.uk /en/wikipedia/v/va/vaikunta_ekadasi.html (128 words)

	Ekadasi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ekadasi is the eleventh lunar day (Tithi) of the shukla (bright) or krishna (dark) paksha (fortnight) respectively, of every lunar month in the Hindu calendar (Panchang).
		In Hinduism and Jainism, it is considered spiritually beneficial to observe an (ideally waterless) fast from sunset on the day prior to ekadasi until 48 minutes after sunrise on the day following ekadasi.
		Calculates Ekadasis (and other dates) for any location in the world.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ekadasi (96 words)

	Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of IOWA
		Ekadasi means 'the eleventh' in Sanskrit and refers to the eleventh day of a fortnight belonging to a lunar month.
		Thus, it is said, was born the first ekadasi, which was a Dhanurmasa sukla paksha ekadasi.
		Shaivaites call this day as Nanjunda Ekadasi, as it was on this day Shiva consumed nanju, the poison that emanated from the churning of the ocean.
	www.iowatemple.org /Vaikuntaekadasi.asp (586 words)

	Vaikunta Ekadasi -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Vaikunta Ekadasi -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		According to legend, the gods and demons churned the divine ocean for (Click link for more info and facts about Amrita) Amrita on the day of Vaikunta Ekadasi, following which ((Judaism) a period of seven days of mourning after the death of close relative) Shiva consumed the poison that resulted.
		It is believed that whoever dies on this day goes directly to heaven without passing through the cycle of (A second or new birth) reincarnation.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/v/va/vaikunta_ekadasi.htm (118 words)

	MokshadA EkAdasi
		This Ekadasi is famous as Mokshadaa because it purifies the faithful devotee of all sinful reactions and bestows liberation upon him.
		SrIrangam is saluted as Thiruvarangam Periya Koil (the grandest and the holiest temple of SrIrangam).
		Vaikunta Ekadasi is considered an extremely auspicious day to visit Tirupati, as it is believed that this is the day when the `Vaikunta Dwaram’- the door to heaven- is open, and any pilgrim who comes to Tirupati on this day will achieve salvation.
	www.hknet.org.nz /ekadasi-2.htm (3777 words)

	The Hindu : Fervour marks Vaikunta Ekadasi
		The annual `Vaikunta Ekadasi' festival was today observed in the temple of Lord Venkateswara amidst ecstasy.
		The `Vaikunta Dwaram' encircling the sanctum sanctorum of the Lord, which is opened only once in a year on this day, was thrown opened to the devotees.
		In connection with the festival, the processional deities of Lord Malayappa swamy along with His two divine consorts Sri Devi and Bhu Devi mounted atop the golden chariot were dragged around the main thoroughfares of the sacred shrine this morning.
	www.hinduonnet.com /2001/12/27/stories/2001122703090300.htm (234 words)

	Vaikunta
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		This is observed with all solemnity in the temples of Lord Vishnu.
		Ekadasi: The day of fasting at the eleventh day after the new and the full moon.
	www.experiencefestival.com /vaikunta (751 words)

	Read about Vaikunta Ekadasi at WorldVillage Encyclopedia. Research Vaikunta Ekadasi and learn about Vaikunta Ekadasi ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Research Vaikunta Ekadasi and learn about Vaikunta Ekadasi here!
		According to legend, the gods and demons churned the divine ocean for Amrita on the day of Vaikunta Ekadasi, following which
		It is believed that whoever dies on this day goes directly to heaven without passing through the cycle of
	encyclopedia.worldvillage.com /s/b/Vaikunta_Ekadasi (139 words)

	Vaikunta Ekadasi - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Vaikunta Ekadasi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Vaikunta Ekadasi - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Vaikunta Ekadasi.
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	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Vaikunta-Ekadasi.html (191 words)

	The Hindu : Thousands throng Srirangam for Vaikunta Ekadasi
		Clad in gem-studded armour, the processional deity of the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple, Namperumal, exited the Paramapada Vasal, amidst milling devotees on the occasion of Vaikunda Ekadasi early this morning.
		The annual event attracted thousands, who congregated at Srirangam also to have a darshan of the moolavar, Ranganathaswamy adorned in Muttangi (coat of pearls).
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	www.hinduonnet.com /2004/01/04/stories/2004010402880500.htm (287 words)

	Thirupãvai Day 20 - Page 1
		Sriranga Mãhãtmiyam (the history of Srirangam) declares that it is this Viraja nadhi (river) in Vaikunta that flows as river Cauvery here in Srirangam.
		The experience of the Mahãns is that it is the very same Vãsudeva (Para Vãsudeva) in Sri Vaikunta who is in ‘Yoga nidra’ here in Srirangam.
		But on special days, say - Vaikunta Ekãdasi (a ‘punya kãla’- auspicious time) the Lord is worshipped all through the night.
	madhuramurali.org /swamigal/essay/thirupavai/ji_thirupavaiday20a.html (4579 words)

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		Vaikunta Ekadasi to be celebrated for 104th time
		The most auspicious of Hindu festivals, Sri Vaikunta Ekadasi will be celebrated for the record 104th year at Nandigama in Krishna District from January 3rd to 8th involving thousands of devotees and spiritual heads.
	www.andhranews.net /state/2004/jan/2.asp (468 words)

	Vaikunta Ekadasi-ISKCON Bangalore (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Vaikunta Dwara is opened in the temple on this day.
		Thousands of devotees pass through this gate on this day to get special mercy of Lord Srinivasa Govinda.
		Lord Srinivasa Govinda receives a gorgeous bathing ceremony and special alankara or decoration this day with sparkling jewels.
	www.iskconbangalore.org /contents/festivals/vaikuntaekadashi (47 words)

	Vaikunta Ekadasi at Tiruneermalai
		CHENNAI, Dec 27: Vaikunta Ekkadasi will be observed at Tiruneermalai Sri Ranganathar Perumal temple on Tuseday (December 29).
		The temple willbe open from 5 am and Parampatha Vasal darshan will be at 6 am.
		Copyright © 1998 Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) Ltd.
	www.expressindia.com /ie/daily/19981228/36251844.html (70 words)

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