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Varuthini Ekadashi – Sunday, 2 May 2027
Varuthini Ekadashi dates and parana
| Date | Tithi begins | Tithi ends | Parana (Dwadashi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Apr 2026Monday | 01:16 AM, 13 Apr | 01:08 AM, 14 Apr | 14 Aprafter sunrise 05:57 AM |
| 2 May 2027Sunday | 06:53 PM, 1 May | 07:51 PM, 2 May | 3 Mayafter sunrise 05:39 AM |
Story of Varuthini Ekadashi (Vrat Katha)
King Mandhata of the Narmada region once sat in the forest in deep tapasya. A bear came, attacked him and began to chew his leg. The king stayed calm and prayed to Lord Vishnu. Vishnu appeared, killed the bear with his Sudarshan Chakra, but the king's leg was already badly hurt. The Lord told him to fast on Varuthini Ekadashi and worship the Varaha form. Mandhata did so with faith, and his body became whole and strong again.
Significance of Varuthini Ekadashi
Varuthini means "protective". It is said to guard the devotee like armour and to give the fruit of donating gold or feeding many people.
The tradition says that keeping Varuthini Ekadashi gives protection, good fortune and the merit of great charity. It falls in Vaishakha Krishna Paksha (Purnimanta) · Chaitra Krishna Paksha (Amanta) and is kept with the worship of Lord Vishnu in his Varaha form.
How to keep Varuthini Ekadashi: vrat and puja vidhi
- Dashami evening: eat a light sattvik meal and avoid onion, garlic and non-vegetarian food.
- Ekadashi morning: bathe before sunrise and take the sankalp to worship Lord Vishnu in his Varaha form.
- Puja: offer yellow flowers, tulsi leaves, fruit, panchamrit and a ghee lamp. Chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" and read the katha on this page.
- During the day: no grains; phalahar or a waterless fast as your tradition says. Avoid anger and gossip.
- Night: stay awake with bhajans, kirtan or the Vishnu Sahasranama.
- Dwadashi: after bath and puja, give charity to someone in need and break the fast at parana time.
For the full rules, food list and parana details, read our complete Ekadashi vrat guide.
Questions people ask
When is Varuthini Ekadashi?
Varuthini Ekadashi is on Sunday, 2 May 2027 (as per New Delhi).
In which month and paksha does Varuthini Ekadashi fall?
It falls in Vaishakha Krishna Paksha (Purnimanta) · Chaitra Krishna Paksha (Amanta).
What is the story of Varuthini Ekadashi?
King Mandhata of the Narmada region once sat in the forest in deep tapasya. A bear came, attacked him and began to chew his leg.
What can I eat on Varuthini Ekadashi?
Fruit, milk, curd, makhana, sabudana, kuttu and singhara flour, potato and rock salt are fine. Avoid rice, wheat, pulses, onion and garlic.
When is the parana of Varuthini Ekadashi?
On Dwadashi, the next day, after sunrise, outside Hari Vasara and before Dwadashi ends. The dates table shows the parana date and sunrise time.