Ekadashi is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and it is marked every eleventh lunar day for the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi occurs twice each month, in both the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha.
Varuthini Ekadashi is one of the significant Ekadashi festivals, observed on the 11th day of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) in the Hindu months of Chaitra or Vaishakha, typically falling in April or May. Varithini Ekadashi is dedicated to the Vamana avatar of Vishnu.
This auspicious day is observed in Vaishakha month in North India. In South India, the day is observed in Chaitra month.
What is Varuthini Ekadashi?
Varuthini Ekadashi is one of the significant Ekadashi which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. This year, Varuthini Ekadashi will fall on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. It is believed that by observing this fast, happiness and prosperity remain in the house. According to religious traditions, by observing a fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day, a person is freed from all sins.
Date and Muhurat of Varuthini Ekadashi?
According to the Drik Panchang, Varuthini Ekadashi will start on April 23, 2025, at 4:43 PM, and it will end on April 24 at 2:32 PM. Devotees who keep fast on this day should break their fast on April 25.
Puja Vidhi of Varuthini Ekadashi 2025
On this auspicious day, devotees should wake up early and take a bath before Sunrise. Clean your home with Gangajal and wear neat and clean clothes. It is best to visit Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi temple on this day to seek blessing.
But if you can’t visit the temple, you can worship the deity at home. Prepare an asan and put a yellow cloth on it. Place the idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Offer yellow flowers, Panchamrit, Bhog (kheer, fruits, and dry fruits) and recite Vishnu Sahasranama, Vishnu Stotra, Geeta, and finally perform Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi Aarti.
