Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple – Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival Calendar & Sorgavasal Darshan Timings
The Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival at Srirangam
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the most spiritually significant and
visually grand Vaishnavite celebrations in India. Spanning 22 days from 19
December 2025 to 9 January 2026, it includes the Pagalpathu and Rapathu
Utsavams, culminating in the Sorgavasal Thirappu (opening of the
Paramapada Vasal) on 30 December 2025. Devotees throng from across the
country to witness Sri Namperumal’s Rathnangi Sevai, Mohini Alankaram,
and Nammalwar Moksham, seeking divine grace and liberation.
Festival Calendar Highlights
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 19 (Fri) | Thirunedunthandagam – Night 7 PM |
| Dec 20–29 | Pagalpathu Days 1–10 – Morning Purappadu, Alankaram, Seva |
| Dec 29 (Mon) | Mohini Alankaram – Nachiyar Thirukolam – Morning 6 AM |
| Dec 30 (Tue) | Vaikunta Ekadasi – Paramapada Vasal Thirappu at 4:45 AM – Rathnangi & Muthangi Seva |
| Dec 30–Jan 8 | Rapathu Days 1–10 – Night Purappadu, Sorgavasal Thirappu (except Jan 6) |
| Jan 5 (Mon) | Thirukaithala Sevai – Nammalwar Mohini Alankaram – Evening 5:30 PM |
| Jan 6 (Tue) | Vedupari – Namperumal Horse Vahanam – Evening 5 PM |
| Jan 8 (Thu) | Theerthavari – Morning 10:30 AM |
| Jan 9 (Fri) | Nammalwar Moksham – Morning 6–7 AM; Iyarpa Satrumurai – Night |
Sorgavasal Thirappu Timings
| Date | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30 | 4:45 AM – 10:00 PM | Vaikunta Ekadasi – Day 1 |
| Dec 31 – Jan 4 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Rapathu Days 2–6 |
| Jan 5 | 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Rapathu Day 7 – Kaithala Sevai |
| Jan 6 | — | No Thirappu – Vedupari |
| Jan 7 | 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Rapathu Day 9 |
| Jan 8 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Rapathu Day 10 – Theerthavari |
Getting to Srirangam
Travel Options
- By
Train:
- Nearest
station: Srirangam Railway Station (1 km)
- Major
hub: Tiruchirappalli Junction (10 km)
- By
Air:
- Nearest
airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport (~15 km)
- By
Road:
- Well-connected
via NH38 and NH83
- Ample
parking near temple gopurams and Cauvery bridge
Tips
- Arrive
Early: For Vaikunta Ekadasi, reach by 3:30
AM to witness Sorgavasal Thirappu
- Footwear:
Remove before entering temple zones; carry socks for long queues
- Dress
Code: Traditional attire preferred; dhoti/saree
recommended
- Offerings:
Tulasi garlands, butter lamps, and prasadam can be purchased locally
- Accommodation:
Book in advance; options include temple cottages, mutts, and hotels
- Photography:
Restricted inside sanctum; permitted in outer prakarams
- Elderly
Access: Wheelchair support available; use
southern entrance for easier access
- Spiritual Focus: Chant Vishnu Sahasranamam, attend Iyarpa recitals, and participate in Theerthavari
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