Moderate Crowd
Ekadasi
Kaisika Ekadasi
கைசிக ஏகாதசி • कैसिक एकादशी
கார்த்திகை (Karthigai) • 2 days (Ekadasi + Dwadashi)
📅 2026-27 Schedule
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026
Tamil Calendar: Karthigai 04
Significance
Sacred Ekadasi associated with the legend of Nambaduvan who attained moksha through his devotion. Special night vigil with Kaisika Puranam recitation.
நம்பாடுவான் மோட்சம் அடைந்த புனித ஏகாதசி. கைசிக புராணம் பாராயணம் நடைபெறும்.
About Kaisika Ekadasi
Kaisika Ekadasi commemorates the devotion of Nambaduvan who sang throughout the night despite being in mortal danger. The Kaisika Puranam is recited, and devotees observe night-long vigil with bhajans.
Festival Highlights
- ✦ Night-long vigil
- ✦ Kaisika Puranam recitation
- ✦ Bhajans throughout night
- ✦ Special Dwadashi celebrations
What to Expect
- ℹ️ Overnight stay recommended
- ℹ️ Devotees fast and stay awake
- ℹ️ Spiritual atmosphere
- ℹ️ Moderate crowds
Detailed Schedule (2026-27)
| 11:00 AM | Perumal, Thayar Moolasthanathilirunthu Purappadu |
| 11:00 AM | Thirumanjanam, Alankaram, Koshtdi |
| 1:30 PM | Upavathar Mariyathayaki Perumal Thayar Moolasthanam Seruthal |
Source: Official HRCE Devasthanam Booklet 2026-27. Timings may vary slightly.