Varuthini Ekadashi Fast 2026: A total of 24 Ekadashi fasts are observed throughout the year. In Adhikamas the number of these fasts becomes 26. Ekadashi fast is observed every month on the Ekadashi day of Krishna and Shukla Paksha. This fast has been dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world. Every Ekadashi fast has its own importance and results, but Varuthini Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is considered very special.
According to mythology, Shri Krishna himself has told about the importance of Varuthini Ekadashi fast. Lord Shri Krishna has said that those who observe the fast of this Ekadashi by bowing their heads at the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu, get the same results as performing penance for 10 thousand years. Not only this, this fast also gives virtue equivalent to donating a daughter.
When is Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat 2026? (When is Varuthini Ekadashi Fast 2026)
- According to the Panchang, Vaishakh Krishna Paksha Ekadashi Tithi is starting at 01:16 AM on the midnight of 12th and 13th April.
- This date will end at 01:08 midnight on 13th and 14th April.
In this way, according to Udaya Tithi, Varuthini Ekadashi fast will be observed on Monday, 13 April 2026. The fast can be broken between 06:54 am to 08:31 am on April 14, 2026.
Importance of fasting on Varuthini Ekadashi (Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Significance)
The fast of Varuthini Ekadashi is considered very important, because by observing this fast, all the sins committed by a person knowingly or unknowingly are washed away and one attains salvation after death. Along with this, wealth, prosperity and good fortune increases. Fasting on Varuthini Ekadashi provides relief from all troubles. By observing this fast, one gets virtue equivalent to performing penance for thousands of years and donating gold during solar eclipse.
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