Mon Nov 11 04:27:34 UTC 2024: ## Light a Chandana Deepam for Vishnu’s Blessings on Uttana Ekadashi
**Hyderabad, India** – The auspicious festival of Uttana Ekadashi was celebrated on November 12th this year. This day marks the awakening of Lord Vishnu from his four-month long yogic slumber, which he entered on the Ashadha Shuddha Ekadashi. To commemorate this event, devotees observe a fast and offer special prayers to Vishnu.
According to renowned astrologer Machiraju Kirankumar, lighting a Chandana Deepam (sandalwood lamp) at home or a Nanda Deepam (long-lasting lamp) at a temple is believed to bring Vishnu’s blessings.
A Nanda Deepam is a lamp that stays lit for an extended period of time, signifying a continuous flow of blessings.
Lighting a Chandana Deepam or a Nanda Deepam on Uttana Ekadashi is considered auspicious. The act is believed to enhance the positive energy and attract good fortune into one’s life.
**Note:** While these practices are widely believed in, they are based on cultural traditions and beliefs. Scientific evidence supporting these claims is not readily available.
The decision to follow these practices ultimately rests on individual beliefs and preferences.
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