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Time – Varuthini Ekadashi is observed during Krishna Paksha of Vaishakha month according to North Indian Purnimant calendar and Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month according to South Indian Amavasyant calendar. However both North Indian and South Indian observe it on the same day. Currently it falls in month of March or April in English calendar.

Parana means breaking the fast. Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on next day of Ekadashi fast. It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Not doing Parana within Dwadashi is similar to an offence.

Parana should not be done during Hari Vasara. One should wait for Hari Vasara to get over before breaking the fast. Hari Vasara is first one fourth duration of Dwadashi Tithi. The most preferred time to break the fast is Pratahkal. One should avoid breaking the fast during Madhyahna. If due to some reasons one is not able to break the fast during Pratahkal then one should do it after Madhyahna.

At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should observe fasting on first day only. The alternate Ekadashi fasting, which is the second one, is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksha. When alternate Ekadashi fasting is suggested for Smartha it coincides with Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting day.

Ekadashi fasting on both days is suggested for staunch devotees who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu.

Varuthini Ekadashi

The Hindi word ‘varuthini’ translates to ‘protected or armored.’ It is believed that a person who observes the Varuthini Ekadashi vrat will be conferred with good fortune and wealth, and be protected from all evil. As the belief goes, an individual who religiously observes Varuthini Ekadashi every year will gain name, fame and prosperity.

Significance of Varuthini Ekadashi:

In the Padma Purana Uttara Khanda, Lord Krishna describes about Varuthini Ekadashi to King Yudhishthira in all its glory. He described how anyone who piously observed the Varuthini Ekadashi conferred good fortune and prosperity. The observance of the Varuthini Ekadashi vow posed a shield against all evil, and it gave its devotees pleasure and salvation.

An unfortunate woman, a deluded man, or a King who hold utmost faith in the vow of Varuthini would gain material pleasures as well as liberation. Any living being would be liberated from the cycle of birth, life and death, i.e., unchain them from rebirth. The Varuthini vow weeds out all sins of devotees. King Mandhatr and King Dhundhumara secured their place in heaven only due to the Varuthini vow. According to another legend from Padma Puran, Lord Krishna tells King Yudhishthira how Lord Shiva himself observed the Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat to free himself from the sin of beheading the fifth head of Lord Brahma, thereby doing Brahma Hatya (Killing a Brahmin).

Varuthini Ekadashi destroys even the greatest of sins and grants blessings as great the auspicious offerings to a deity. It gives one pleasures and blessings greater than giving of land, greater than giving of gold, greater than giving of food, or even greater than ‘Kanyadaan,’ giving of one’s daughter in marriage. Kanyadaan is considered to be the biggest ‘daan,’ and the significance of Varuthini Ekadashi is equivalent to giving 100 Kanyadaan. Lord Krishna also said that devotedly observing the vow of Varuthini Ekadashi would be given an ‘undecaying position in the end.’ Therefore, those who are conscious and afraid of the sin they have committed must observe the Varuthini vow with all effort.

Rituals during Varuthini Ekadashi:

• Like all ekadashis, devotees keep a strict fast on Varuthini Ekadashi. They pass the day without eating or taking a drop of water. One who observes a fast should eat only one meal the day before, on dashami. The vrat continues then on ekadashi till the sunrise on ‘dwadashi’ (12th day). On Varuthini Ekadashi eating rice, chickpea, black gram, lentils, betel nut, betel, honey and non-vegetarian food is strictly prohibited. On ekadashi one must not eat in bell metal utensils is not allowed.
• Lord Vishnu’s incarnation, Vamana is worshipped on the day of Varuthini Ekadashi. Devotees make special puja arrangements for this day and also follow some specific rules to make it more fruitful. On Varuthini Ekadashi day, one must stay away from sleep, anger, gambling, applying oil on the body and fostering any ill feeling for others. Sexual activity and violence should be completely avoided.
• On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi it is a good practice to read Holy Scriptures like ‘Vishnu Sahastranaam’ and ‘Bhagawad Gita’. Devotees spend their time by listening to and singing bhajans in honour of Lord Vishnu.
• Offering donations on Varuthini Ekadashi is considered very auspicious as it brings good luck. Some of objects that should be donated on this holy day include sesame seeds, land, elephant and horses.

Varuthini Ekadashi vrat .

Varuthini Ekadashi falls during the Krushna Paksh of super auspicious Vaishakh maas , its on the 30th April Tuesday 2109, On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, 5th avatar of Lord Vishnu Vaman is worshipped with complete devotion.

The word ‘varuthini’ in Hindi means ‘protected or armoured’ and so it is believed that a person who observes the Varuthini Ekadashi vrat will be protected from all the evils and even be bestowed with good fortune and wealth. By religiously observing this ekadashi every year, the individual can gain name, fame and prosperity.

In Pushtimarg Varuthini ekadashi is celebrated as the appearence day of Maha Prabhuji Shri Vallabhacharya ji .

Shri Thakurji is offered Shakar Teti / Cantelope /Musk Melon in bhog samagri.

Rituals during Varuthini Ekadashi:

• Like all ekadashis, devotees keep a strict fast on Varuthini Ekadashi. They pass the day without eating or taking a drop of water. One who observes a fast should eat only one meal the day before, on dashami. The vrat continues then on ekadashi till the sunrise on ‘dwadashi’. On Varuthini Ekadashi eating rice, chickpea, black gram, lentils, betel nut, betel, honey and non-vegetarian food is strictly prohibited. On ekadashi one must not eat in bell metal utensils.
• Lord Vishnu’s incarnation, Vamana is worshipped on this day. Devotees make special puja arrangements for this day and also follow some specific rules to make it more fruitful. One must stay away from sleep, anger, gambling, applying oil on the body and fostering any ill feeling for others. Sexual activity and violence should be completely avoided.
• It is a good practice to read Holy Scriptures like ‘Vishnu Sahastranaam’ and ‘Bhagawad Gita’. Devotees spend their time by listening to and singing bhajans in honour of Lord Vishnu.
• Offering donations  is considered very auspicious as it brings good luck. Some of objects that should be donated on this holy day include sesame seeds, land, elephant and horses.

Significance of Varuthini Ekadashi:

The greatness of Varuthini Ekadashi is mentioned in the ‘Bhavishya Purana’ in the form of conversation between Dharam Raja Yudhisthira and Lord Shri Krushna. As per the Hindu legends it is believed that the benefits of Varuthini Ekadashi is same as donating gold at Kurukshetra on the day of solar eclipse or making any form of donations on the chosen days. The observer of the vrat will be freed from all the sins and also get freedom from the continuous cycle of re-birth. Furthermore in Hindu mythology, ‘Kanyadaan’ (giving away daughters) is considered to be the biggest ‘daan’ and the significance of Varuthini Ekadashi is equivalent to giving 100 ‘Kanyadaan’. Varuthini Ekadashi is an important ekadashi observance for Hindus that offers countless benefits to its observer.

Introduction to Varuthini Ekadasi

The 11th day of the waning phase of the Moon (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Vaishaka (April–May) is observed as Varuthini Ekadasi. Lord Vishnu is worshipped in his fifth avatar, Vamana, on this day.

Story of Varuthini Ekadasi

Lord Shiva was cursed for beheading Lord Brahma of his fifth head. It is believed that Lord Shiva was freed from this sin by observing fast on Varuthini Ekadasi. Kings Mandata and Dhundhumaar attained salvation by observing fast on Varuthini Ekadasi.

Significance of Varuthini Ekadasi

Lord Krishna highlights the significance of Varuthini Ekadasi to King Yudhishthira in the Bhavishya Purana. The day is celebrated with great enthusiasm in North and South India. This Ekadasi Vrat is believed to turn a lame person to walk normally, bring fortune to an unlucky woman, and relieve animals from the cycle of birth and death.

Rituals of Varuthini Ekadasi Vrat

Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day in the form of Vamana. Strict fasting is observed by devotees of Lord Vishnu from dawn to dawn of Ekadasi to Dwadasi (12th Moon). One Sattvic (vegetarian) meal is consumed before sunset on Dasami (10th Moon). Grains, pulses, and spices are avoided in the meal. One should forbid activities such as gambling, shaving the head, or applying oil on the body, on this day.

The merits of donating things on this Ekadasi are in following ascending order: horse, elephant, land, sesame seeds, food grains, gold, Kanyadaan (giving away one’s daughter in marriage), cow and the maximum benefit by sharing one’s knowledge with others.

‘Varuthini’ means ‘protected or armored,’ and hence, following these rituals would protect the observer from all evil forces.

Benefits of Varuthini Ekadasi Vrat

As per sacred texts, observing Varuthini Ekadasi Vrat can bestow the following blessings:

• Freedom from one’s sins and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
• Kanyadaan (giving away one’s daughter in marriage) is considered the biggest Daan (donation), and Varuthini Ekadasi equals 100 Kanyadaan.
• Abundant health, wealth, and prosperity.

Connect With The Divine

The sacred scriptures prescribe fire ceremony, Abishekam (hydration ceremony), Pooja/Archana (Light and Sound ceremony), Yantra and Mantra (special sounds) as the ways to offer your prayer to the divine. Out of these, fire ceremony is the most evolved spiritual technology on earth to connect with the divine beings. Participate in the remedial services to clear your karma and receive the blessings.

Vishnu Pooja

Any form of ceremonial or organized worship can generally be termed a pooja. Rituals like an abhishekam, alankaram, archana, etc. can qualify to be so called. A pooja, in the present context, can be taken to specify an archana.

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Maha Vishnu is the protector of this Universe; he guards all the living beings on this earth plane. When you worship him, you will be gifted with long life, prosperity, peace, happiness and success. Impediments will no longer stand on your way of achievements.

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat – For Good Fortune and Prosperity

Varuthini Ekadashi: Vrat that protects you from everything bad

The 11th tithi of a lunar phase is known as Ekadashi. Hindus, particularly Vaishnavites, regard it as sacred. On this day, Lord Vishnu is honoured. Devotees observe special pujas and vrat on this day. The Shukla Paksha Ekadashi and the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi are the two Ekadashis that occur each month. In a year, there are 24 Ekadashis. The Ekadashi that falls on the Krishna Paksha of the Vaisakha month is known as Varuthini Ekadashi.

What is Varuthini Ekadashi?

According to the North Indian Purnimant calendar, Varuthini also known as Baruthini Ekadashi is the Ekadashi (11th tithi) that occurs on the Krishna Paksha (waning phase) of the Vaisakha month. On the other hand, Varuthini Ekadashi, which falls on the Krishna Paksha of the Chaitra month, is the Ekadashi in the South Indian Amavasyant calendar. A month in the Purnimant calendar begins the day after the full moon and ends the day after the full moon. According to the Amavasyant calendar, the month begins on the day following the new moon and concludes on the day of the new moon. It is a sacred day for Hindus and is devoted to Lord Vishnu, particularly to his fifth avatar, Vamana. On this day, devotees perform pujas, vrat, and give alms.

The word “Varuthini” implies “protected.” The devotees who observe Varuthini Ekadashi are blessed with a spiritual shield that will guard them from all that is hurtful and bad. It is thought that by keeping vrat on this day and worshipping Vamana, the devotees will be blessed with good health, fortune, prosperity, pleasure, and fame, among other blessings. On this day, one who worships the Lord by remaining awake at night can atone for their sins and achieve moksha.

For the Vaishnava sects, ekadashis are particularly revered. Varuthini Ekadashi, according to the Vaishnava calendar, occurs on the Krishna Paksha of the Madhusudana month. Similar to the Purnimant calendar, the Vaishnava calendar begins a month on the day following a full moon and runs through the following full moon. The Baruthini Ekadashi is another name for the Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi. On this day, Lord Vamana is revered.

Vamana was Lord Vishnu’s fifth and first human incarnation. He is occasionally referred to as the dwarf Avatar. Given that their mothers were the same, Indra, the ruler of the Devas, and Vamana are siblings. Vamana defeated the powerful Emperor Bali by begging for charity rather than using any weapons. The moral of the Vaman and Bali narrative is that you are given complete safety after you renounce yourself and your ego at the feet of Lord Vishnu, the supreme lord. The idea behind observing Varuthini Ekadashi is similar to this. Varuthini Ekadashi Rituals

Certain rules are prescribed for observing Varuthini Ekadashi. One should observe a fast with an all-night vigil, praying and singing hymns. The Varuthini Ekadashi vrat may start on Dashami (10th lunar day), the day before the Ekadashi. On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, the devotees should wake up early, take a holy bath and worship Lord Vishnu. It is an occasion meant for spiritual attainment, and so, the day should be spent chanting prayers or singing bhajans.

Full fasting without consuming any food or water is recommended for Varuthini Ekadashi vrat. Those who can’t afford this can observe a partial vrat by consuming fruits, nuts and water. The Varuthini Ekadashi vrat must only be broken the next day after offering prayers to Lord Vishnu.

The worship of Lord Vishnu or his avatar Vamana is an important Varuthini Ekadashi ritual. One can do this at home using lamps, incense sticks, Tulsi leaves, flowers, sandal paste etc. If possible, those who observe vrat must visit the temples of Lord Vishnu and stay awake, reciting mantras and reading scriptures. One may choose to read Satyanarayana katha, Vishnu Sahasranama or Bhagavad Gita chapters.

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat

It is advised that followers of the Varuthini Ekadashi vrat fast from dawn on Ekadashi to dawn on Dwadashi. Although a full fast is advised, one can begin fasting at sunset the day before to make sure that no undigested food is still present in the stomach. Varuthini Ekadashi vrat involves more than merely giving up food. Gambling, lying, criticising others, violence, athletics, and sexual activity are all forbidden. The devout person on vrat shouldn’t give in to sleep, rage, or greed. Consequently, vrat purifies the mind, body, and soul by overcoming temptations and sensations. Varuthini Ekadashi also forbids certain practices like shaving and applying oil on one’s body.

The next day (Dwadashi), after sunrise, is appropriate to perform parana, or breaking the fast. In the event that Dwadashi does not end before sunrise, Parana must be performed the following day. Also, it is advised to avoid doing Parana in the first Dwadashi tithi quarter, which is the Hari Vasara time. While it is not advised to break the fast in Madhyahna, Pratahkal is thought to be the most fortunate moment to do so. A person should perform Parana after Madhyahna if they were unable to do it in Pratahkal.

Two types of Ekadashi Vrats are recommended; one for Smarthas, those with family, and the other for Sanyasis and Moksha seekers. While a one-day fast is recommended for Smarthas or normal devotees, alternate fasting or a two-day fast is suggested for Sanyasis and Moksha seekers.

Fasting

Although complete fasting on Varuthini Ekadashi is advised, people who are unable to do so owing to health reasons can observe a partial fast by only eating once, at midday or in the evening. In that situation, a devotee should refrain from eating or drinking anything that is not vegetarian, including meat, fish, eggs, grains, onions, peas, beans, black gram, spinach, betel nuts, paan, red lentils, honey, sesame seeds, mustard, asafoetida, cloves, fennel, cardamom, nutmeg, tulsi, tamarind, custard, salt, baking soda and baking powder.

Eating in bell metal utensils and eating from other houses are also prohibited. The devotee can choose to eat the Havishyanna food offered to Yajna on the previous day. It is said that even those who are not observing the vrat should avoid consuming grains, pulses, and non-vegetarian foods on Ekadashi.

Varuthini Ekadashi Fasting Procedure

• A complete fast is recommended. So, a devotee can start fasting from the previous day’s sunset to avoid any undigested food remaining in the stomach.
• On Ekadashi day, the devotee should wake up before sunrise, take a bath and worship Lord Vishnu.
• Visiting a Vishnu temple, chanting prayers, and reciting Vishnu Sahasranama or Bhagavad Gita will intensify the spiritual drive.
• Breaking the fast or Parana should be done on the next day (Dwadasi) after taking a bath and worshipping Lord Vishnu. It should be done in the Parana time, which varies with each Dwadasi.
• Parana or breaking the fast shouldn’t be done during Hari Vasara Period, the first quarter of Dwadashi.
• The most auspicious time for Parana is Pratahkal. If the devotee couldn’t do it during Pratahkal, then he/she should do it after Madhyahna.

The legend associated with Varuthini Ekadashi

There is a story associated with Varuthini Ekadashi vrat told by Lord Krishna to Arjun. It’s the story of King Mandhata who ruled the banks of river Narmada. He was a generous and priestly king. Once on an occasion, when the King was meditating in the forest, a bear attacked him. It bit his feet and dragged him. The King, following the sacred rules of TapasyaDharm, didn’t respond and endured that ordeal, praying to Lord Vishnu. Eventually, Lord came to his rescue, but by then, the bear had chewed the King’s leg. The Lord advised the king to get back to Mathura, worship his Varaha Avatar and observe the Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat. The king who followed this advice devotedly became free from his past sins and got his injured leg back to normal.

What is the significance of Varuthini Ekadashi?

The significance of Varuthini Ekadashi is narrated by Lord Krishna to Yudhishtira in the Bhavishya Purana. He says that this Ekadashi can turn the unfortunate into the fortunate and release a soul from the cycle of birth and death. Observing this Ekadashi has helped the Ikshvaku King Dhundhumara to become free from the curse of Shiva and King Mandata to get enlightened. Also, according to various Hindu legends, observing fast on Varuthini Ekadashi is equivalent to one hundred Kanyadaans or donating gold at Kurukshetra on the day of a solar eclipse.

Thus, Varuthini Ekadashi is an important observance for Hindus, offering countless benefits. It is believed that one who observes Varuthini Ekadashi vrat will be protected from all the evils and bestowed with blessings from Lord Vamana. Also, it is supposed to bestow cures for illnesses and sufferings, fame, happiness, prosperity, material pleasure etc.

The ultimate power of Varuthini Ekadashi is granting of Moksha, freedom from the cycle of life and death. According to Hindu astrology, one who observes the vrat on this day will be freed from all sins and liberated from the cycle of re-birth.

About Varuthini Ekadashi

Varuthini Ekadashi is also popular as Baruthani Ekadashi. On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, devotees worship and offer prayers to Lord Vamana who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In the literal sense, Varuthini means ‘protected’ and thus there is a belief that the devotees get protected from various negativities and evils by observing Viruthini Ekadashi.

When is Varuthini Ekadashi?

As per the Hindu calendar, Varuthini Ekadashi takes places in Vishakha month during Krishna Paksha on Ekadashi (eleventh day). According to the Gregorian calendar, the day falls in the month of April or May.

What is the Significance of Varuthini Ekadashi?

The significance of observing Varuthini Ekadashi is mentioned in several Puranas and has also been narrated by Lord Krishna. It is believed that the devotees can change their bad luck and attain salvation by observing this Ekadashi with complete rituals and fast. The devotees also attain prosperity, abundance and good luck in their lives by keeping a fast of Varuthini Ekadashi. By performing various acts of donations and charities on this particular day, the devotees get blessed with the divine blessings of their ancestors and the deities.

What are the Rituals of Varuthini Ekadashi?

• On Varuthini Ekadashi, devotees wake up early morning and take a holy bath.
• Preparations are done to worship and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu.
• The idol of Lord Vishnu is worshipped with dhoop, sandalwood paste, fruits, incense sticks, and flowers in order to evoke the deity.
• The devotees refrain from consuming meals. In the milder form, they can consume one meal in a day comprising only the Satvik food.
• Varuthini Ekadashi fast initiates from Dashami where the devotees need to take their meals before dawn.
• The Vrat lasts for a period of 24 hours i.e. till the sunrise of the following Ekadashi day.
• The fast concludes after donating food, clothes and other essentials to a Brahmin.
• Devotees chant sacred mantras and recite songs in honor of the deity.
• People also read ‘Vishnu Sahastranaam’ to get bestowed with the divine blessings of Lord Vishnu.
• The devotees are required to listen to the Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Story to accomplish their fast.

What is the Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Story)?

According to Hindu mythology, the legend of the Varuthini Ekadashi states that once Lord Shiva was furious and he beheaded Lord Brahma’s fifth head. Subsequently, he was cursed but Lord Shiva got free from the curse and the sin after observing the fast and rituals of Varuthini Ekadashi. It is believed that the devotees get equivalent fruits by observing Varuthini Ekadashi as similar to a thousand years of penance.

Ekadashi Fasting Days

Apart from Varuthini Ekadashi, there are 23 Ekadashi Vrat in a year that fall on Krishna and Shukla Paksha of Hindu Calendar. All these Ekadashi tithi are very significant in Hindu traditions and are popular with various Ekadashi names. Here is the list of Ekadashi Vrat observed throughout the year.

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Varuthini Ekadashi falls in the month of Vaisakh (April-May). It is also known as ‘Vaishakh Krishna Ekadashi.’ It is believed that whosoever observes a complete fast on this sacred day has his sins completely removed, obtains continuous happiness, and achieves all good fortune. Giving the daughter away as a daan on her wedding (kanyadaan) is termed as the most absolute daan a person can give to anyone in this world. However this varuthini ekadashi vrat gives a person similar fruits to a hundred kanyadaan.

Katha:

Once King Yudhisthira asked Shree Krishna – “Oh Madhusudan, Please describe to me the Ekadashi of the krishna paksha of the month of Vaisakha (April-May), including its name, specific merits and influence.”

Lord Shree Krishna replied, “Oh King, in this world and the next, the most auspicious and magnanimous Ekadashi is Varuthini Ekadashi, which occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Vaisakha. Whosoever observes a complete fast on this sacred day has his sins completely removed, obtains continuous happiness, and achieves all good fortune”.

Fasting on Varuthini Ekadashi makes even an unfortunate woman fortunate. Upon anyone who observes it, this Ekadashi bestows material enjoyment in this life and liberation after the death of this present body. It destroys the sins of all and saves people from the miseries of repeated rebirth.

“By observing this Ekadashi properly, King Mandhata was liberated.” Whatever merit one obtains by performing austerities and penances for ten thousand years is achieved by a person who observes Varuthini Ekadashi.”

The merit one achieves by donating a great amount of gold during a solar eclipse at Kurukshetra is gained by one who observes this one Ekadashi with love and devotion, and certainly attains his goals in this life and the next. In short, this Ekadashi is pure and very enlivening and the destroyer of all sins.

“Better than giving horses in charity is giving elephants, and better than giving elephants is giving land. But better still than giving land is the giving of sesame seeds, and better than that is giving of gold. Still better than giving gold is giving food grains – for all the forefathers, demigods (devtas), and human beings become satisfied by eating grains. Thus there is no better gift of charity than this in the past, present or future.”

“Yet learned scholars have declared that giving away a young maiden in marriage to a worthy person is equal to giving away food grains in charity. Moreover,giving cows in charity is equal to giving food grains. Still better than all these charities is teaching spiritual knowledge to the ignorant. Yet all the merits one can attain by performing all these acts of charity are attained by one who fasts on the Varuthini Ekadashi.”

One who lives off the wealth of his daughters suffers a hellish condition until the inundation of the entire universe, therefore one should be especially careful not to use the wealth of his daughter. Oh best of kings, any householder who takes his daughter’s wealth out of greed, who tries to sell his daughter, or who takes money from the man to whom he has given his daughter in marriage, such a householder becomes a lowly cat in his next life. Therefore it is said that whoever, as a sacred act of charity, gives away in marriage a maiden i.e. does kanyadaan. That very same merit, however, can be easily achieved by one who fasts on the Varuthini Ekadashi.

The following things should be given up on the Dashami, (the tenth phase of the Moon), the day before the Ekadashi:

1. eating on bell-metal plates,
2.  eating any kind of urid-dahl,
3. eating red-lentils,
4. eating chick-peas,
5. eating kondo (a grain that is primarily eaten by poor people and that resembles poppy seeds or agarpanthas seeds),
6. eating honey,
7. eating in another person’s house/home,
8. eating more than once,
9. eating Channa and
10. participating in sex of any kind.

On the Ekadashi itself one should give up the following: gambling, sports, sleeping during the daytime, betal nuts and its leaf, brushing one’s teeth, spreading rumours, faultfinding, talking to the spiritually fallen, anger, and lying.

On the Dwadashi the day after Ekadashi (the twelfth phase of the Moon), one should give up the following: eating on bell-metal plates, eating urad-daal, red-lentils, or honey, lying, strenuous exercise or labor, eating more than once, any sexual activity, shaving the body, face or head, smearing oils on one’s body, and eating in another’s home.

Lord Sri Krishna continued, “Whoever observes the Varuthini Ekadashi in this way becomes free from all sinful reactions and returns to the eternal, spiritual abode. One who worships Lord Madhusudan (Krishna) on this Ekadashi by staying awake throughout the entire night, also becomes free from all his previous sins and attains to the spiritual abode. Therefore, Oh king, he who is frightened of his accumulated sins and their attendant reactions, and thus of death itself, must observe Varuthini Ekadashi by fasting very strictly.”

“Finally, he who hears or reads this glorification of the sacred Varuthini Ekadashi obtains the merit earned by donating one thousand cows in charity, and at last attains heaven.”

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha

अर्जुन ने कहा- “हे प्रभु! वैशाख माह के कृष्ण पक्ष की एकादशी का क्या नाम है तथा उसका क्या विधान है और उससे किस फल की प्राप्ति होती है, सो कृपापूर्वक विस्तार से बताएँ।”

अर्जुन की बात सुन श्रीकृष्ण ने कहा- “हे अर्जुन! वैशाख माह के कृष्ण पक्ष की एकादशी का नाम बरूथिनी एकादशी है। यह सौभाग्य प्रदान करने वाली है। इसका उपवास करने से प्राणी के समस्त पाप नष्ट हो जाते हैं। यदि इस उपवास को दुखी सधवा स्त्री करती है, तो उसे सौभाग्य की प्राप्ति होती है। बरूथिनी एकादशी के प्रभाव से ही राजा मान्धाता को स्वर्ग की प्राप्ति हुई थी। इसी प्रकार धुन्धुमार आदि भी स्वर्ग को गए थे। बरूथिनी एकादशी के उपवास का फल दस सहस्र वर्ष तपस्या करने के फल के समान है।

कुरुक्षेत्र में सूर्य ग्रहण के समय जो फल एक बार स्वर्ण दान करने से प्राप्त होता है, वही फल बरूथिनी एकादशी का उपवास करने से प्राप्त होता है। इस व्रत से प्राणी इहलोक और परलोक दोनों में सुख पाते हैं व अन्त में स्वर्ग के भागी बनते हैं।

हे राजन! इस एकादशी का उपवास करने से मनुष्य को इहलोक में सुख और परलोक में मुक्ति प्राप्त होती है। शास्त्रों में कहा गया है कि घोड़े के दान से हाथी का दान श्रेष्ठ है और हाथी के दान से भूमि का दान श्रेष्ठ है, इनमें श्रेष्ठ तिलों का दान है। तिल के दान से श्रेष्ठ है स्वर्ण का दान और स्वर्ण के दान से श्रेष्ठ है अन्न-दान। संसार में अन्न-दान से श्रेष्ठ कोई भी दान नहीं है। अन्न-दान से पितृ, देवता, मनुष्य आदि सब तृप्त हो जाते हैं। कन्यादान को शास्त्रों में अन्न-दान के समान माना गया है।

बरूथिनी एकादशी के व्रत से अन्नदान तथा कन्यादान दोनों श्रेष्ठ दानों का फल मिलता है। जो मनुष्य लालचवश कन्या का धन ले लेते हैं या आलस्य और कामचोरी के कारण कन्या के धन का भक्षण करते हैं, वे प्रलय के अन्त तक नरक भोगते रहते हैं या उनको अगले जन्म में बिलाव योनि में जाना पड़ता है।

जो प्राणी प्रेम से तथा यज्ञ सहित कन्यादान करते हैं, उनके पुण्य को चित्रगुप्त भी लिखने में असमर्थ हो जाते हैं। जो प्राणी इस बरूथिनी एकादशी का उपवास करते हैं, उन्हें कन्यादान का फल प्राप्त होता है। बरूथिनी एकादशी का व्रत करने वाले को दशमी के दिन से निम्नलिखित वस्तुओं का त्याग कर देना चाहिये-

1. कांसे के बर्तन में भोजन करना
2. मांस
3. मसूर की दाल
4. चना
5. कोदों
6. शाक
7. मधु (शहद)
8. दूसरे का अन्न
9. दूसरी बार भोजन करना

व्रती को पूर्ण ब्रह्मचर्य से रहना चाहिये। रात को सोना नहीं चाहिये, अपितु सारा समय शास्त्र चिन्तन और भजन-कीर्तन आदि में लगाना चाहिये। दूसरों की निन्दा तथा नीच पापी लोगों की संगत भी नहीं करनी चाहिये। क्रोध करना या झूठ बोलना भी वर्जित है। तेल तथा अन्न भक्षण की भी मनाही है।

हे राजन! जो मनुष्य इस एकादशी का व्रत विधानपूर्वक करते हैं, उन्हें स्वर्गलोक की प्राप्ति होती है, अतः मनुष्य को निकृष्ट कर्मों से डरना चाहिये। इस व्रत के माहात्म्य को पढ़ने से एक सहस्र गौदान का पुण्य प्राप्त होता है। इसका फल गंगा स्नान करने के फल से भी अधिक है।

कथा–सार

सौभाग्य का आधार संयम है। हर प्रकार संयम रखने से मनुष्य के सुख और सौभाग्य में वृद्धि होती है। यदि प्राणी में संयम नहीं है तो उसके द्वारा किये गए तप, त्याग व भक्ति-पूजा आदि सब व्यर्थ हो जाते हैं।

Varuthini Ekadashi   Date and Significance

Every year, devout Hindus observe numerous sacred occasions and festivals, each holding profound significance in their spiritual journey. Among these is Varuthini Ekadashi, a revered day dedicated to prayer, fasting, and spiritual reflection. In this article, we search into the date and significance of Varuthini Ekadashi in  , along with its rituals and mythology.

Understanding Varuthini Ekadashi

Varuthini Ekadashi, also known as Baruthani Ekadashi, falls on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of the waxing phase of the moon (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu lunar calendar. This auspicious day holds immense importance for devotees seeking spiritual purification and recovery from of past sins. It is believed that observing the fast and performing the prescribed rituals on Varuthini Ekadashi leads to divine blessings and spiritual growth.

Significance of Varuthini Ekadashi

The Varuthini Ekadashi significance lies in its ability to cleanse the soul and bestow divine grace upon devotees. According to Hindu mythology, observing this Ekadashi vrat (fast) with utmost devotion absolves one of their sins and paves the way for spiritual liberation. It is believed that the merits acquired by performing virtuous deeds on this day are manifold, and they contribute to one’s overall well-being and prosperity.

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha

The Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha narrates the story of a righteous king named Mandhata, who ruled over the kingdom of Ayodhya. Despite his kind rule and religious conduct, King Mandhata suffered from afflictions and misfortunes due to the sins committed in his past lives. Distressed by his plight, the king sought counsel from sages and learned scholars, who advised him to observe the Varuthini Ekadashi fast with unwavering devotion.

Following their guidance, King Mandhata observed the Varuthini Ekadashi fast with utmost sincerity, abstaining from food, water, and worldly pleasures throughout the day and night. His steadfast devotion and penance pleased the gods, who bestowed their blessings upon him, thereby alleviating his sufferings and purifying his soul. From that day onwards, King Mandhata ruled his kingdom with righteousness and prosperity, setting an example for future generations to follow.

Varuthini Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

The Varuthini Ekadashi Puja Vidhi outlines the rituals and customs to be followed while observing this sacred fast. Devotees wake up early before sunrise and take a ritual bath to cleanse their bodies and purify their souls. They then adorn themselves in clean attire and offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, seeking his blessings and divine grace.

Throughout the day, devotees observe a strict fast, abstaining from food, water, and worldly indulgences. They spend their time in prayer, meditation, and reading sacred texts, reflecting on the significance of Varuthini Ekadashi and seeking spiritual enlightenment. In the evening, devotees visit temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu and participate in special aarti and bhajan sessions, expressing their devotion and gratitude to the divine.

Conclusion: Varuthini Ekadashi   Date and Significance

Varuthini Ekadashi holds profound significance in Hindu spirituality, offering devotees an opportunity for spiritual purification and redemption. By observing the prescribed rituals and fasting with sincerity and devotion, one can seek divine blessings and overcome obstacles on the path to enlightenment. May the auspicious occasion of Varuthini Ekadashi bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment to all who observe it with reverence and faith.

FAQs: Varuthini Ekadashi   Date and Significance

1. What is the significance of Varuthini Ekadashi?

Varuthini Ekadashi holds significance as a day of spiritual purification and redemption, where devotees seek divine blessings by observing fasting and performing rituals with sincerity and devotion.

2. How do I observe Varuthini Ekadashi?

To observe Varuthini Ekadashi, wake up early, take a ritual bath, abstain from food and water throughout the day, engage in prayer and meditation, and visit temples 
dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

3. Can consulting an astrologer help on Varuthini Ekadashi?

Yes, consulting an astrologer can provide guidance and insights into one’s spiritual journey, offering valuable advice and remedies to navigate life’s challenges and make informed decisions.

4. Is Varuthini Ekadashi only for Hindus?

While Varuthini Ekadashi is rooted in Hindu tradition, people of all faiths can observe it as a day of spiritual reflection and purification, seeking divine blessings and inner peace.

5. What is the Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha?

The Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha narrates the story of King Mandhata, who achieved spiritual redemption and prosperity by observing the Ekadashi fast with unwavering devotion and sincerity.

Varuthini Ekadashi

Every fast has its own importance and benefits as per the Hindu scriptures. It is believed that keeping a fast brings the divine blessings of the Lord and showers the devotees with happiness and prosperity. Ekadashi Vrat holds a very significant place among all the fasts. 

In Hinduism, Ekadashi is a very auspicious day that holds great importance. Every month, there are two Ekadashis. Ekadashi (11th) day of Krishna Paksha (Waning Moon Period) of Vaishakha month (April-May) as per the Hindu Calendar is called Varuthini Ekadashi. It is said that Devotees observe this fast to absolve sins and misdeeds of the past and receive huge benefits. 

It is believed that the Ekadashi fast helps to get rid of all sins and attain salvation. 

So, let’s get to know more about Date, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi, and the Benefits of fasting on Varuthini Ekadashi  .

Varuthini Ekadashi  : Date, Muhurat and Timings

In the year  , Varuthini Ekadashi will be celebrated on Sunday, April 16.

• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 08:45 PM on April 15,  
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 06:14 PM on April 16,  
• Parana Tithi (breaking fast) of Ekadashi: April 17 between 05:54 AM to 08:29 AM

Significance of Varuthini Ekadashi

In Hinduism, Varuthini Ekadashi holds greater significance. Worshipping and appeasing Lord Vishnu on this day can remove your all sins and help you lead a happy life. It is believed that if Devotees are facing difficult times and have movement-related health issues, by observing this Ekadashi, one can seek relief. Also, this vrat blesses one with good fortune not only in this birth but also in the coming births.

Moreover, it is also said that Kings Dhundhumaar and Mandhaata attained Salvation by observing this Varuthini Ekadashi of Vaishaka month. Also, when Lord Shiva was cursed of beheading the Avatar of Lord Brahma, he got freed from this curse by observing Varuthini Ekadashi vrat.

Varuthini Ekadashi   Puja Vidhi

On Varuthini Ekadashi, worshipping Lord Vishnu is highly auspicious. Performing puja is not only rewarding but also brings positive energy into the house and helps to eliminate negative energy. So, let’s find below the puja vidhi on Varuthini Ekadashi.

• Lord Vishnu is specially worshipped on Ekadashi.
• On Varuthini Ekadashi, wake up early morning and take a holy bath. Wear clean clothes.
• Then, worship the idol of Lord Vishnu with dhoop, sandalwood paste, fruits, incense sticks, and flowers in order to evoke the deity.
• Observe fast on this day by eating fruits. 
• On the other day, break the fast by eating satvik food.
• Varuthini Ekadashi fast initiates from Dashami where the devotees need to take their meals before dawn.
• On the day of Ekadashi, chant Lord Vishnu mantras and recite songs in honour of the deity.
• You can also read ‘Vishnu Sahastranaam’ to get bestowed with the divine blessings of Lord Vishnu.
• Listen to the Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Story to accomplish their fast. You can read the story given below or listen to it through online audiobooks.
• The fast concludes after donating food, clothes and other essentials to a Brahmin.

Varuthini Ekadashi Mantra

The mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya’’ should be chanted 108 times if possible using a Tulsi Mala.

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha

It is said that Lord Krishna had narrated Ekadashi Vrat Kathas to Pandava King Yudhishthira to help him gain wisdom and enlightenment. And here’s the detail about Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha.

According to a legend, there lived a man named Mandhaata, who ruled a kingdom on the banks of the river Narmada. It is said that the king was benevolent and spiritually inclined. One day when the king was meditating in the jungle, a wild bear attacked him, But, he did not want to break his penance so he prayed to Lord Vishnu to save him.

Pleased by his devotion and dedication, Lord Vishnu appeared and killed the bear with his Sudarshana Chakra. The king thanked Lord Vishnu for saving his life, but he wondered why the bear attacked him. Then Vishnu said that he was punished for one of his wrongdoings during his previous birth. He further advised him to go to Mathura and observe the Varuthini Ekadashi vrat so that he can get rid of all his sins and misdeeds in the past. Hence, Devotees observe this Ekadashi fast to seek protection from Lord Vishnu.

Another legend of the Varuthini Ekadashi states that once Lord Shiva was too furious and therefore, he beheaded Lord Brahma’s fifth head and as a result, he was cursed. However, Lord Shiva got relief from this curse and sin after observing the fast and puja rituals of Varuthini Ekadashi. It is also believed that the devotees gain equivalent fruits and benefits by observing Varuthini Ekadashi as similar to a thousand years of penance.

Benefits of Observing Varuthini Ekadashi

• Gain victory over hidden enemies
• Helps to regain health and overcome health conditions
• Attain salvation and absolve all your sins
• Lord Vishnu protects you from evil forces
• You will develop a positive mindset and feel relaxed and stress-free 
• By fasting and chanting Lord Vishnu’s name, your wishes are fulfilled.

About Varuthini Ekadashi:

Varuthini Ekadashi is also known as Baruthani Ekadashi. Usually, it falls on the Eleventh day, during the month of Chaitra or Vaishakha. Prayers and rituals mark this day, and devotees worship Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu in a special way. The women regard Varuthini Ekadashi to be highly auspicious as they believe that it is a step towards a fortunate phase of life and those observing this fast will be successfully blessed with salvation.

Significance of Varuthini Ekadashi:

The importance of Varuthini Ekadashi is narrated by Lord Krishna to the King Yudhishthira in the Bhavishya Purana. The Varuthini Ekadashi hs an ability to change the bad luck. Human beings would be released from its cycle of birth and death. By observing Varuthini Ekadashi, King Mandata was enlightened. The Ikshvaku king Dhundhumara was freed was from the curse given by Lord Shiva. All human beings are assured of prosperity in this life and the next. Donating a horse, an elephant, land, sesame seeds, food grains, gold and cow on this day, helps to achieve superior benefits and the highest benefit would be achieved by sharing one’s knowledge with others. Such charitable actions would please the ancestors, the gods, and all living entities.

Legend:

Once, Lord Shiva beheaded the fifth head of Lord Brahma. He was cursed for this. Eventually, Lord Shiva was freed from his sins by observing Varuthini Ekadashi. Performing continuous penance for a thousand years equates and provides the same fruits as keeping the vrat of Varuthini Ekadashi.

The day before Varuthini Ekadashi is known as Dashami day. Devotees who are considering observing a fast refrain from consuming Urad dal, red lentils, chickpeas, spinach, kondo, and honey. On this day, a single meal is taken. No meals are served on a bell metal plate. The importance of Ekadashi for worshippers of Lord Narayana cannot be emphasized enough. Ekadasi is also called “Hari-Vasara.”

Rituals/ Celebrations:

Lord Vishnu’s fifth avatar Lord Vamana is worshiped on the occasion of Varuthini Ekadashi. Devotees make special preparations for the day as they have to follow certain rituals to make the occasion fruitful. Devotional songs are sung during the night, and everyone in the family participates in the festivities. Activities such as shaving one’s head, indulging in gambling and applying oil on the body should be avoided on this day. Devotees observe fast on Varuthini Ekadashi and those who take food once a day during Ekadashi does not consume black gram, chickpea, honey, Betel leaves and spinach. It is believed that if devotees follow all the rituals, he will be protected from all evils.

Kings Mandhaata and King Dhundhumaar achieved salvation by fasting on Varuthini Ekadashi. Fasting on Varuthini Ekadashi brings great fortunes for the devotees. A fast kept on Varuthini Ekadashi is similar to performing penance for around thousand years. A complete fast needs to be observed on Varuthini Ekadashi and devotees must chant religious sermons in praise of Lord Vamana, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Performing religious deeds on Varuthini Ekadashi is considered auspicious, and devotees celebrate the day with faith, devotion and religious fervor. Varuthini Ekadashi is spent by reciting Holy Scriptures, such as Bhagavad Purana. Rice, onion, Spinach and betel nuts and leaves should be avoided. The day after Varunithi Ekadashi is known as Dwadasi day. The same rituals are followed as that on Dashami.

Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi

The Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi is one of the sacred fasting day for Vaishnavas that falls on the ‘ekadashi’ (11th day) during the ‘Krishna Paksha’ (the dark fortnight of moon) of the ‘Madhusudana’ month in the Vaishnava calendar. In the Hindu lunar calendar, this ekadashi is observed during the month of ‘Vaisakha’ whereas in the English calendar the date falls between the months of April-May. The Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi however falls in the ‘Chaitra’ month according to the Amavasyant calendar followed in the Southern states of India.

The Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi also known as ‘Baruthani Ekadashi’ is considered to be one of the most magnanimous and propitious day that bestows material enjoyment of all forms to its observer. A person observing a vrat on this day will seek forgiveness for all sins and even be rewarded with good fortune and never-ending happiness. Not only this, the ultimate power of Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi is in granting ‘moksha’ that is freedom from the cycle of re-birth and death.

Rituals during Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi:

• Fasting on Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi is believed to be highly rewarding for Hare Krishna followers. The rituals start right from the previous day ‘dashami’ and the observer of this vrat eat selective meal once before sunset. Eating on bell metal plates is also not allowed on this day. This is done to make sure no traces of food are left in the stomach on the ekadashi day.
• On ekadashi, devotees do not eat anything or even take a sip of water all day. However if someone cannot keep a strict vrat, partial fasting or even fasting from morning till sunset is also allowed. While keeping the fast, the person should not sleep during the daytime and stay away from sinful thoughts and actions. It is popular belief that one who stays awake all night chanting religious hymns on ekadashi will gain freedom from all their sins.
• Ekadashi is meant for spiritual attainment and therefore the day is spent chanting mantras or singing bhajans in praise of Lord Vishnu. Devotees worship Lord Vamana, the fifth incarnation of Sri Hari Vishnu, on this day and make several offerings to their beloved deity. It is also important to visit temples of Lord Vishnu in the evening and witness the celebrations of the day.
• Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi vrat is broken next day on ‘dwadashi’ (12th day) after praying to Lord Vishnu and offering food and money to some respectful Brahmins.

Significance of Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi:

The greatness and glories of Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi finds mention in several religious scriptures like ‘Bhavishya Purana’ in the form of conversation between Sri Krishna and King Yudhisthira, the eldest of Pandavas. Various Maharajas observed this sacred fast and obtained uncountable benefits. The merits of the Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi outpowers all kinds of charities including ‘Kanyadaan’ that is believed to be most pious of all the ‘daans’. The word ‘Varuthini’ in Hindi signifies ‘protected or armoured’ and hence by observing a religious vrat on Vaishnava Varuthini Ekadashi a person will be shielded from all the evils and misfortunes and in the end gain good fortune.

Significance of Varuthini Ekadashi

Varuthini Ekadashi is mentioned in the Bhavishya Purana as part of a conversation between Yudhisthira and Lord Krishna. Bhavishya Purana  is one the Puranas or religious texts, which has stories about gods and goddesses. Devotees of Lord Vishnu who observe Ekadashi believe fasting and praying of the particular day brings peace, harmony and prosperity. According to believers, fasting on Ekadashi is equivalent to going on a pilgrimage.

Varuthini Ekadashi fasting rules

Like all Ekadashi days, fasting is an important part of this vrat. Observing Ekadashi is believed be a cleansing process for the mind and the body and devotees keep a strict fast on Varuthini Ekadashi. Those who fast eat only one meal the day before, that is, on Dashami. The Ekadashi vrat continues till the sunrise on Dwadashi or the 12th day. The time for breaking the fast for Varuthini Ekadashi is between 5:53 AM and 8:29 AM on May 8th.

Varuthini Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

Vamana, the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is worshipped on Varuthini Ekadashi. Devotees perform special puja for Lord Vishnu. People wake up early in the morning, take a bath and recite the Vishnu mantra – Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaya. On Varuthini Ekadashi day, devotees read holy scriptures and chant the Vishnu Sahastranaam and Bhagawad Gita.

Varuthini Ekadashi

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat symbolizes good fortune and happiness. This fast is effective to cure illness & sufferings, absolve sins and make one feel energetic & spirited. With this devotion in mind, one should worship Lord Madhusudan. The result of fasting for Varuthini Ekadashi is similar to the result that one obtain by donating gold during Solar Eclipse. By fasting for this sacred occasion, a human live blissfully during this life and in the afterlife.

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Worship Method (Puja Vidhi)

The person who performs fasting on this day must first follow the rules of Brahmacharya Vrat. She/He should avoid the company and wicked influence of bad people. The worship rituals of this fast is as follows:

1.  One day prior to fasting, one should consume food only one time.
2.  On the day of fast, after bathing in the morning and taking a firm resolution of fasting, one should worship the God.
3.  During the fast, one must not have food made from oil, accept any offering of food, honey, gram, lentils from another person and should not eat in a bronze pot. The person who is fasting must only eat once.
4.  One must pray to god and perform jagrans during the night, and open the fast on next day on Dwadashi.

On the day of fast, one must ruminate and perform bhajan-kirtan. One should also avoid lying or getting angry.

Importance of Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat

This Vrat is known to be very beneficial. There is a religious belief which states that the Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat is more fruitful than donating alms to Brahmins, meditating for million years and attaining the blessings from Kanya Dan. By fasting on this day, Lord Madhusudan gets pleased. All the sufferings ends and good fortune increases.

Historical Legend

Onetime Arjun urged Lord Shri Krishna to tell the story and importance of Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat, which is as follows:

During ancient times, there was a king named Mandhata who ruled on the banks of river Narmada. He was a very charitable and priestly king. One time when he was meditating in a forest, a wild bear came and started chewing his feet. The bear dragged him to the forest. This made the King anxious, but while abiding the sacred rules of tapasya dharm, he did not get angry and prayed to Lord Vishnu.

Answering his prayers, Lord Vishnu came and killed the bear with his Chakra. But till then, the bear has chewed King’s one leg, which made King Mandhata very upset. Seeing this, Lord Vishnu said – When you’ll go back to Mathura, worship my idol in Varaha Avatar and do the Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat. With its effect, the leg that has been eaten by the bear will get healed. This damage to your leg is the result of your crimes in the past life. With Lord Vishnu’s guidance, the king fasted on Varuthini Ekadashi devotedly and his leg became healthy again.

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat

Varuthini Ekadashi takes place on the 11th day during the waning phase of the moon (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Chaitra/Vaisakha in the traditional Hindu calendar. In the North Indian calendars, this Ekadashi is observed during the Krishna Paksha in Adhik Vaisak month while in other regions, it is practiced in the Chaita Krishna Paksha. The followers of Varuthini Ekadashi vrat believe that by observing the Varuthini Ekadashi fast, they can successfully cleanse their sins and seek blessings of happiness, prosperity and wealth. Some even consider that they can attain the ability of performing various types of charities. Know more on the method of observing the Varuthini Ekadashi fast.

How To Observe Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat
The Hindu women regard Varuthini Ekadashi vrat to be highly significant as they believe the vrat is a step towards a fortunate phase of life. Also, those observing this fast will be successfully blessed with salvation or ‘Moksha’. The day before Varuthini Ekadashi is known as Dashami day. Devotees who are considering observing a fast refrain themselves from consuming food made from urad dal, red lentils, chickpeas, spinach, kondo and honey. On this day, a single meal is taken. Also no meals are served on a bell metal plate.

Apart from abstaining from certain foods, devotees also restrict themselves from indulging in gambling and sex. On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, the day is spent at home reciting Holy Scriptures, such as Bhagavada Purana, and conversing with people is kept at minimum. Rice, onion, spinach, and betel nuts and leaves are avoided. People usually keep awake during the daytime and at night as well. On the day after Varunithi Ekadashi, known as Dwadasi day, the same schedule is followed as that on Dashami. Men keep away from shaving while everyone observing the vrat avoids an oil bath.

Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat:

Sanskrit language. Therefore it is believed that devotees following this vrat will receive protection from Lord Vishnu against all the evil and negative energies. Moreover, fasting on this day brings prosperity, fame, and health to individuals.Varuthini Ekadashi is also known as Baruthani Ekadashi. It is a spiritual day of the Hindu religion that falls on the 11th day of Krishna paksha in the Hindu month Vaishakh. And as per the Gregorian calendar, this day arrives between March-April. So the year 2022 will observe Varuthini Ekadashi on Tuesday of 26th April.

Just like every Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this day, especially his fifth incarnation- Vaman.

Significance:

The significance of Varuthini Ekadashi is described by Lord Krishna to King Yudhishthir in Bhavishya Purana. Bhavishya Purana is holy scripture that has many stories of different gods and goddesses.

This day holds an immense significance in Hindu mythology. For example, it is believed that a person with a walking disability will be able to walk properly, a misfortune woman can be turned into a fortunate one, and any person can be freed from the cycle of birth and rebirth by observing fast on this day.

As per the texts, Kings Mandhaata and Dhundhumaar achieved the ultimate liberty after observing fast on this day. One more important story is attached to this day which talks about how Lord Shiva got dismissal from the curse after observing Varuthini Ekadashi’s fast for beheading Lord Brahma’s one of the avatars.

Ritual and practices:

Every Ekadashi holds a unique significance in the Hindu calendar. However, Varuthini Ekadashi is particularly dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar. Fasting is an essential ritual of this day. Devotees are required to wake up early and pay their visit to Lord Vishnu or Krishna’s temples.

People worship Lord Vishnu with various offerings and prayers. Different Prashad, bhogs, holy chants, Havans, and religious activities are integral parts of this Ekadashi.

Charity and donation is also a prominent practice of Varuthini Ekadashi. Donating food, clothes, money and other essentials to needy people brings joy and prosperity to the family. That’s why devotees perform all this holy ritual with utmost faith and kindness.

They are also restricted to practice any harmful or forbidden task on this day. This involves talking negatively, robbery, violence, anger, hatred, lying, gambling, shaving one’s head or face, and any other hurtful action and words.

Varuthini Ekadashi has a profound meaning in the scriptures, and it offers mythical help and support by Lord Vishnu to all the devotees who observe a stringent fast on this day.