Vaikunta Ekadashi , or Mukkoti Ekadasi, is the most important of the twenty four Ekadashi observances in South India . Fasting and all night prayer dedicated to Lord Vishnu is the main observance of the day. It is believed that venerating Lord Vishnu on Vaikunta Ekadasi will help to free soul from cycles of rebirth and grant moksha. Another important belief is that Vaikunta Dwara, the doors of heaven, will open on this day and give easy access to Lord Vishnu. Those visiting Vishnu Temples like Tirupati or Srirangam on Vaikunta Ekadashi can pass through the Vaikunta Dwara, the door through the innermost sanctum sanctorum. In South India , Vaikunta Ekadashi is also known as Mokshada Ekadasi. How to observe Vaikunta Ekadasi? Vaikunta Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day in Margazhi Shukla Paksha in Tamil Calendar and in Telugu Calendar the same period is Pushya Shukla Paksha. Things needed for Puja and Prayer A picture or photo or idol of Lord Vishnu Fruits