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Vaikunta Ekadasi
December 25, 2020 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Vaikunta Ekadasi
December 25th @ 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Event will be performed at
Sanatan Hindu Cultural Society (SHCS) Facility.
In facility attendance subject to COVID-19 restrictions
Devotees could join the Kalyana Utsavam via Zoom Video Conferencing.
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Program Significance
Sri Vaikuntha Ekadasi will be celebrated on Friday, December 25, 2020 at SHCS Facility (subject to COVID-19 restrictions allowing attendance at facility) and online (via Zoom video conference)
Vaikuntha Ekadasi is one of the most important and auspicious days for Hindus. On this day, the Vaikuntha Dwaram ‘The Gates of Vaikuntha’ are believed to be kept open. Devotees will have the opportunity to have Vaikuntha Darshanam of Lord Venkateswara and Consorts at Vasantha Mandapam in SHCS.
Morning Program
- 07:00 AM – 09:15 AM: Suprabhata Seva, Regular Seva for deities followed by Thiruppavai seva
- 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Open to Public for Vaikunta Dharsahnam of Lord Venkateswara and his Consorts along with Archana and Arthi at Vasantha Mandapam
- Special Archana will be performed in the morning: Ashtadala Pada Padmaradhana Seva (108 silver lotus will be offered to the Lord)
- Zoom Morning Session – 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Time: Dec 25, 2020 07:30 Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2248006229?pwd=VHBDS0w1eVdVYTJFSFhWZi9Jenk4UT09
Meeting ID: 224 800 6229. Passcode: SHCS
Evening Program
- 05:30 PM – 08:30 PM: Regular Evening Seva for deities
- Special Seva will be performed in the Evening: Sahasra Deepalankara Seva (Arrangement of Diyas/Lamps)
- Zoom Evening Session – 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Time: Dec 25, 2020 18:00 Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2248006229?pwd=VHBDS0w1eVdVYTJFSFhWZi9Jenk4UT09
Meeting ID: 224 800 6229. Passcode: SHCS
Vaikunta Ekadasi Sankalpam and Archana
- Vaikuntha Ekadasi Sankalpam and Archana: $21/Family
- Sankalpam/Archana ticket can be obtained through online store – store.shcscalgary.com
Registration Details
Devotees should make an Interac transfer to shcs.calgary@gmail.com or purchase ticket at store.shcscalgary.com. Please mail a copy of transaction confirmation to sevaservices@shcscalgary.com with Name, Gothram and Nakshatram of participanting family members.
Please note due to the COVID-19 impact, Alberta Health and City of Calgary regulations need to be strictly adhered to inclusive of limitation on number of people allowed inside SHCS Facility
This event is free for all to view via Zoom Video Conference. All are Welcome !|
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