Ekadashi 2028 · Krishna paksha · Chaitra
Varuthini Ekadashi 2028
Thursday, 20 April 2028
Tithi begins: Wed 19 Apr, 4:15 PM IST
Tithi ends: Thu 20 Apr, 6:48 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Fri 21 Apr, 5:49 AM to 9:04 PM 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 2028?
Varuthini Ekadashi 2028 falls on Thursday, 20 April 2028. The Ekadashi tithi begins Wed 19 Apr, 4:15 PM IST and ends Thu 20 Apr, 6:48 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Varuthini Ekadashi 2028?
Break the fast on Friday, 21 April between 5:49 AM and 9:04 PM 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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