Shri Vaikunta Ekadashi was celebrated at Chinmaya Upasana, Chinmaya Mission Hosur, on 13 January 2022. Like every year, a special Abhisheka was done to the presiding deity, Shri Omkara Mahavishnu, at 5 AM IST followed by special Alankara and Puja.
At 7.30 AM, a specially decorated “Urchava Murthy on Palakku” was taken around Chinmaya Upasana with Vedic chanting. After that, devotees who had gathered at the Centre made special offerings and did Archana to the Lord.
At 9 AM “Shri Vishnu Sahasranama” chanting began. Devotees chanted Shri in five batches and each batch chanted for two hours. Along with them, members and volunteers also joined. Shri Vishnu Sahasranama was chanted a total of 277 times during the day!
At 7.30 PM, a special “Sayana Seva” was offered to Bhagavan Shri Omkara Mahavishnu. Selected kirtans of revered saints were sung for 20 minutes followed by absolute silence and a single lamp lit for Bhagavan alone. All were soaked in the divine and blissful experience.
Prasad was served throughout the day. Due to the Covid situation, no advertisements were made regarding the celebrations. Still, a floating crowd of 800 devotees could have darshan of the Lord throughout the blessed day.
