Ekadashi 2029 · Krishna paksha · Chaitra
Varuthini Ekadashi 2029
Wednesday, 9 May 2029
Tithi begins: Tue 8 May, 7:40 AM IST
Tithi ends: Wed 9 May, 10:02 AM IST
Parana (break the fast): Thu 10 May, 5:33 AM to 12:30 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 2029?
Varuthini Ekadashi 2029 falls on Wednesday, 9 May 2029. The Ekadashi tithi begins Tue 8 May, 7:40 AM IST and ends Wed 9 May, 10:02 AM IST.
What is the Parana time for Varuthini Ekadashi 2029?
Break the fast on Thursday, 10 May between 5:33 AM and 12:30 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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