Mukkoti Dwadashi 2026

Mukkoti Dwadashi: The Sacred Day After Vaikuntha Ekadashi

Mukkoti Dwadashi, also called Vaikuntha Dwadashi, is the Shukla Paksha Dwadashi that follows Mukkoti (Vaikuntha) Ekadashi. It falls in Dhanurmasam, in the Margashira or Pushya month depending on the year. It is the parana day for breaking the Ekadashi fast and the day of the Chakrasnanam at the Swami Pushkarini in Tirumala.

Puranic Background

Devotees believe the gates of Vaikuntha open on Vaikuntha Ekadashi and the mukkoti (crores of) devatas come for Vishnu's darshan, with the sacred period extending into Dwadashi. Some traditions also hold that the nectar (amrutam) emerged from the churning of the ocean on this Dwadashi. Since the Ekadashi vratham is complete only with the Dwadashi parana, observing the rules on this day carries great importance.

Chakrasnanam at Tirumala

At Tirumala, the Chakrasnanam of Sri Sudarshana Chakrathalwar is performed in the Swami Pushkarini early on Vaikuntha Dwadashi. Devotees believe all the sacred teerthams are present in the Pushkarini at that time, making a holy dip especially meritorious. Vaishnava temples such as Bhadrachalam, Simhachalam and Yadagirigutta also hold Uttara Dwara darshan and special festivities around Ekadashi and Dwadashi.

What to Do on This Day

• Bathe before sunrise and worship Sri Maha Vishnu with tulasi leaves.
• Those who fasted on Ekadashi should offer naivedyam and break the fast while Dwadashi tithi is running.
• Some families include amla (usirikaya), agathi leaves or bachali kura in the parana meal.
• As it is Dhanurmasam, recite Tiruppavai pasurams and offer pongali or daddhojanam.
• Donating food and clothes is considered auspicious.

Significance

Mukkoti Dwadashi reminds us that breaking a fast at the right time with devotion is as important as the fast itself. Elders believe Vishnu puja and charity on this day help on the path to liberation.

May the grace of the Lord of Vaikuntha always shower on your family.