Devotees of Vishnu worldwide fast and engage in various religious and spiritual practices on Varuthini Ekadashi. From date to rituals, here’s everything you need to know about the auspicious festival.
Varuthini Ekadashi, also known as Baruthani Ekadashi, is an auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It falls on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu Lunar month of Vaishakha. According to Hindu beliefs, this day is devoted to the worship of Lord Vishnu. Devotees of Vishnu worldwide fast and engage in various relegious and spiritual practices on this auspicious day.
Ekadashi is considered an auspicious time for fasting, particularly dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu. With a total of 24 Ekadashi, each carries its unique significance, rituals and associated stories from Hindu mythology.
Varuthini Ekadashi 2024: Date And Puja Timings
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 11:24 PM on May 03, 2024
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 08:38 PM on May 04, 2024
- Ekadashi Parana Time: 05:37 AM to 08:17 AM (May 05, 2024)
- Parana Day Dwadashi End Time: 05:41 PM (May 05, 2024)
Varuthini Ekadashi 2024: Fasting Rituals
- Devotees observe a strict fast on Varuthini Ekadashi from sunrise on Ekadashi day until sunrise on the next day.
- The fast is observed without consuming any grains, beans, cereals, or certain vegetables like onions and garlic.
- Some people also refrain from consuming water during this period
- Devotees spend the day in prayer, meditation, and reading scriptures related to Lord Vishnu
- It is believed that observing this fast with dedication can cleanse one’s sins and bestow divine blessings.
Varuthini Ekadashi 2024: Puja Vidhi
- The day begins with waking up early, taking a bath, and wearing clean clothes
- Devotees visit Vishnu temples or create a sacred space at home for the puja
- Offerings of fruits, flowers, tulsi leaves, milk, curd, honey and sweets are made to Lord Vishnu
- Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama and other Vishnu mantras is considered highly auspicious.
- Devotees stay awake at night singing bhajans.