Varuthini Ekadashi holds a great religious and spiritual significance. This day is considered as the most auspicious day in Hindu religion. All the Vishnu devotees observe this fast and offer their sincere prayers to Lord Vishnu on Ekadashi day. Devotees seek protection and gain punya karma by observing this fast. There are 24 Ekadashi observances in a year. This month, Varuthini Ekadashi fast is going to be observed on April 13, 2026.
When is Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 ?
Varuthini Ekadashi will begin at 01:16 AM on April 13, 2026 and it will end at 01:08 AM on April 14, 2026. Ekadashi Tithi Begins – April 13, 2026 – 01:16 AMEkadashi Tithi Ends – April 14, 2026 – 01:08 AMParana Time – April 14, 2026 – 06:54 AM to 08:31 AMParana Day Hari Vasara End Moment – April 14, 2026 – 06:54 AM
Varuthini Ekadashi 2026: Importance of Ekadashi
Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days in Hindu religion. The day has its own importance as the day is dedicated to worship Lord Vishnu. Varuthini Ekadashi is also known as Baruthini Ekadashi. According to Purnimanta calendar, Varuthini Ekadashi is observed during the month of Vaishakha and according to the Amavasyanta calendar, this Ekadashi falls in the month of Chaitra. Devotees observe rigorous fast starting from Ekadashi tithi and it ends on Dwadashi tithi. Devotees worship Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu on this sacred day and people who perform puja and observe fast, get rid of all types of sins they might have committed in the past birth. It is believed that Lord Vishnu protects them from all types of negativity and evil energy. This is one of the most fortunate day to appease Shri Hari and get a place in the abode of the Lord after death.
Varuthini Ekadashi 2026: Puja Vidhi
Wake up early
Vishnu devotees wake up early in the morning during Brahma Muhurat.
Sacred Bath
You should take a holy bath after waking up early.
Set up an altar
You need to take a wooden plank and place an idol of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi in the form of Shri Yantra.
Diya lighting
Devotees should light a diya (an earthen lamp) with desi ghee and light incense sticks also.
Adorn the idol
You should adorn the idol with clothes and garland.
Offerings
People should offer five seasonal fruits, dry fruits, offer home made bhog prasad such as (panjeeri, mawa barfi and milk products) tulsi patra should be included in bhog prasad.
Mantra chanting
One should chant Vishnu mantras to seek blessings of the Lord and chanting mantras will remove all the sufferings of the devotees.
Vrat Katha
Story recitation is must if you are observing Ekadashi fast. Each story teaches you something so one should know the story while observing Ekadashi fast.
Chant these below mentioned mantra that are associated with Lord Vishnu:
1. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaye..!!2. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram, Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham..!!3. Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!4. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!