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Ekadashi fast has special significance in Hindu religion, which is considered to be the most favorite date of Lord Vishnu. The Ekadashi falling in the Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is called Varuthini Ekadashi. According to mythological beliefs, ‘Varuthini’ means ‘protector’ or ‘armour’. It is believed that by observing this fast, all the sins of a person are washed away and he gets inexhaustible virtue equivalent to doing penance for 10 thousand years.
Varuthini Ekadashi fast this year 13 April 2026, Monday Will be kept.
Varuthini Ekadashi 2026: Date and auspicious time
According to the Panchang, the timing of Ekadashi Tithi is as follows:
Ekadashi Tithi Start: From 13 April 2026, 01:16 midnight.
Ekadashi date ends: By 14 April 2026, 01:08 midnight.
Rise date: Due to Ekadashi Tithi at sunrise on 13th April, fast will be observed on this day.
Best Choghadiya Muhurat for puja
Two special times on April 13 will be fruitful for worshiping Lord Vishnu:
Amrit-best time: From 05:58 to 07:34 in the morning.
Auspicious time: From 09:10 to 10:46 in the morning.
Abhijeet Muhurat: From 11:56 to 12:47 in the afternoon (this time is best for any auspicious work).
wee hours: 04:28 to 05:13 in the morning (best for bath and meditation).
Special combination of 2 auspicious yogas and constellations
This time the position of the planets on Varuthini Ekadashi is very favourable, due to which the results of the fast will increase manifold:
Auspicious Yoga: There will be ‘Shubh Yoga’ from morning till 05:17 pm on 13th April, after which ‘Shukla Yoga’ will start.
constellation: ‘Dhanishtha Nakshatra’ will remain till 04:03 pm, after which the effect of ‘Shatabhisha Nakshatra’ will start.
Varuthini Ekadashi fast break (Parana Time)
Ekadashi fast is concluded i.e. Parana after sunrise on the next day.
Date of passing: 14 April 2026, Tuesday.
Passage time: Between 06:54 and 08:31 in the morning.
Note: The time of Hari Vasar will end at 06:54 in the morning, taking food only after that is as per the scriptures.
Importance: Why is ‘water donation’ important on this day?
The heat starts increasing in the month of Vaishakh, hence religiously in this month water donation Has been given special importance. Lord Vishnu is extremely pleased by installing a water tank on Varuthini Ekadashi, keeping water for animals and birds or donating a water vessel (pitcher) to a needy person.
According to the scriptures, this fast not only provides material happiness and good fortune, but also makes the person entitled to salvation after death. King Mandhata also attained heaven due to the effect of this fast.
Pooja material and method
Material: Statue of Lord Vishnu, Ganges water, yellow sandalwood, yellow flowers, basil leaves (mandatory), incense-lamp, seasonal fruits and a pot filled with water.
Method: Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear yellow clothes. Remember Lord Vishnu in the form of ‘Madhusudan’ and light incense sticks. Chant the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay’ and listen to the fast story. Keeping vigil at night is also considered best in this fast.
