Vaikuntha Ekadashi, a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu, was observed across India on December 30, 2025. Devotees participated in special rituals, including fasting and prayers, with many seeking darshan through the Vaikuntha Dwara, believed to offer a direct path to heaven. Major temples, particularly in southern states like Tirupati and Hyderabad, saw large gatherings and special arrangements. Prominent personalities also visited temples to offer prayers.