Ekadashi 2036 · Krishna paksha · Chaitra
Varuthini Ekadashi 2036
Tuesday, 22 April 2036
Tithi begins: Mon 21 Apr, 1:35 PM IST
Tithi ends: Tue 22 Apr, 3:13 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Wed 23 Apr, 5:47 AM to 4:13 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 2036?
Varuthini Ekadashi 2036 falls on Tuesday, 22 April 2036. The Ekadashi tithi begins Mon 21 Apr, 1:35 PM IST and ends Tue 22 Apr, 3:13 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Varuthini Ekadashi 2036?
Break the fast on Wednesday, 23 April between 5:47 AM and 4:13 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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