Swargavathil Ekadasi, or Vaikunta Ekadashi, observed in the Dhanu Masam as per
Malayalam Calendar followed in Kerala is of great importance at the famous Nelluvaya Dhanwanthari Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari
– the Hindu god of medicine and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Swargavathil
Ekadasi 2023 festival date at Nelluvai Dhanwanthari Temple is December 23, 2023.
The Shuddhi Karma for Nelluvai Ekadasi starts
from Ashtami Tithi (December 20, 2023).
Navakam, Panchagavya and
Sree Bhootha Bali are performed on this special occasion. There will be Vilakkezhunnallippu and
Udayasthamana Pooja as well. These Vazhipaadu are offered by devotees.
Pakalpooram is observed on the Ekadashi
Day. The Ezhunnallippu from the Sreekovil will have only the Kolam; one maala
will be adorned on it and there will be no Thidambu.
After completing the Melam in
Pakalpooram in the western entrance, Nadakkal Para is offered by devotees as a
special Vazhipadu.
Ezhunnallunnu is performed at night.
Panchavadyam, Thayambaka, Keli, and
Melam will be performed during the festival.