Varuthini Ekadashi

Varuthini Ekadashi, also known as Baruthani Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) of the fortnight of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Chaitra. 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 to perform various types of charities.

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 from consuming food made from urad dal, red lentils, chickpeas, spinach, kondo, and honey. On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, the day is spent at home reciting Holy Scriptures, such as Bhagavad Purana, and conversing with people is kept at a minimum. Rice, onion, spinach, 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.

2024 Date: May 04.