Varuthini Ekadashi 2026: Date, parana time, puja rituals and significance

Ekadashi has its own importance in Hindu religion. The day is purely dedicated to worship lord Vishnu. On this auspicious day, people worship him with devotion and pure intentions. Devotees perform various religious and spiritual activities on this specific day to seek blessings of Lord Vishnu. In the month of Vaishakha, Varuthini Ekadashi is observed on 11th day of Krishna Paksha. This year, Varuthini Ekadashi fast is being observed today, on April 13, 2026.

Varuthini Ekadashi 2026: Date and Time

Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 01:16 AM on Apr 13, 2026
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 01:08 AM on Apr 14, 2026

Parana Time - April 14, 2026 - 06:54 AM to 08:31 AM
Parana Day Hari Vasara End Moment - April 14, 2026 - 06:54 AM

Varuthini Ekadashi 2026: Significance

Varuthini Ekadashi holds an immense religious and spiritual significance in Hindu religion. The day is considered as an extremely auspicious for worshipping Lord Vishnu. On this specific day, Lord Vishnu devotees offer their sincere prayers and seek his blessings. This day is sacred for spiritual growth and awareness. Devotees, who worship him with devotion and purity, get blessed with immense happiness, prosperity and even they get salvation after their death. It is believed that devotees get a sacred place in the abode of Lord Vishnu.

Varuthini Ekadashi 2026: Puja Rituals

1. Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
2. Clean your puja room and take a wooden plank where you can place an idol of Lord Vishnu.
3. Lighting a diya in front of Lord Vishnu will bring prosperity in your life.
4. Adorn the idol with beautiful yellow flower garland.
4. You should offer various items such as five seasonal fruits, dry fruits, tulsi patra and other bhog prasad.
5. Chant various mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu to invoke the idol and recite Ekadashi katha.

Varuthini Ekadashi 2026: Benefits

1. For protection

Varuthini Ekadashi will bring prosperity in life but its not just prosperity, The devotees who observe this fast get protection from Lord Vishnu.

2. Remove sins

This Ekadashi fast is considered as the must powerful fast that reduces the sins, which you have done in the past or the present birth.

3. Blessings and Stability

This fast is observed to seek the blessings of the Lord Vishnu and people who keep it with devotion get stability in their life.

4. Spiritual Growth

This fast is good for the spiritual growth, self control and people who want to maintain the purity. This can calm your mind and maintain balance.

Mantra

1. Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!
2. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!