Ekadashi 2026 · Krishna paksha · Chaitra
Varuthini Ekadashi 2026
Monday, 13 April 2026 (passed)
Tithi begins: Mon 13 Apr, 1:17 AM IST
Tithi ends: Tue 14 Apr, 1:09 AM IST
Parana (break the fast): Tue 14 Apr, 5:57 AM to 12:12 AM IST
About Varuthini Ekadashi
Varuthini means "protective armour". The tradition says that observing it shields the devotee from harm and misfortune and brings steady merit, and it is associated with generosity and daan.
How it is observed
- Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common.
- Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
- The fast is broken the next morning (Parana) within the Parana window, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
- If you cannot fast fully, a simple fruit-and-milk day or a sincere partial fast is widely accepted. Elders, children, the unwell and pregnant women are traditionally excused from strict fasting.
Traditional observance and faith, not a guarantee or advice. Follow your own family or temple custom where it differs.
More Ekadashi dates
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions, Delhi sunrise. Other cities can differ by a day; confirm with your local temple or priest.
Frequently asked questions
When is Varuthini Ekadashi in 2026?
Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 falls on Monday, 13 April 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins Mon 13 Apr, 1:17 AM IST and ends Tue 14 Apr, 1:09 AM IST.
What is the Parana time for Varuthini Ekadashi 2026?
Break the fast on Tuesday, 14 April between 5:57 AM and 12:12 AM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Varuthini Ekadashi?
Varuthini means "protective armour". The tradition says that observing it shields the devotee from harm and misfortune and brings steady merit, and it is associated with generosity and daan.
Which month and paksha is Varuthini Ekadashi?
It falls in the Krishna paksha of Chaitra (Krishna paksha of Vaisakha).
What are the rules of the Ekadashi fast?
Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common. Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
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