This year, the fast of Varuthini Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month will be observed on March 24, Thursday. Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and hence Ekadashi falling on this day is considered very auspicious. Due to the coincidence of Thursday and Varuthini Ekadashi, worshiping the Varaha avatar of Lord Vishnu on this day destroys obstacles in life and conquers fear and enemies. If you are also observing the fast of Varuthini Ekadashi, then worship Lord Vishnu and offer their favorite things to please them and seek their blessings. Learn what things should be offered as Naivedya on Varuthini Ekadashi and what are its benefits
When is Varuthini Ekadashi?
According to the Panchang, Ekadashi date will start on Wednesday, April 23 at 4.43 pm and will end on Thursday, 24 April at 2.32 pm. According to Uday Tithi, the fast of Varuthini Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, April 24.
Rules to offer Naivedya on Varuthini Ekadashi
stale food
Always offer fresh and pure food to God. Offering stale or remaining food is considered inauspicious.
Salt
Since the consumption of salt is prohibited during Ekadashi fast, the Lord should not use salt even while offering it.
Rice
Rice is not eaten on Ekadashi, so do not include rice things in the enjoyment offered to God.
Show prasad of basil leaves
Tulsi is very dear to Lord Vishnu. Therefore, include basil leaves in the prasad. Prasad is considered incomplete without basil.
Faithy mind and impurity
The mind should be calm and pure while providing food. Prasad should not be offered in an impure state. God should offer an offering only after bathing and wearing clean clothes.
Avoid laziness
Bhog should be offered with peace and love. God does not accept the offerings offered by hurry or negligence.
Joy given by others
Offer only the food you have prepared yourself or brought it with a pure mind. Do not give food that someone else has given to you or which has already been used.
Importance of Varuthini Ekadashi
Varuthini Ekadashi fast has a lot of religious significance for devotees. This Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and by observing it, devotees get many spiritual benefits. By observing the fast of Varuthini Ekadashi, all kinds of sins of a person are destroyed. It is believed that due to the effect of this fast, sins committed in many births are washed away. The fast of this Ekadashi is considered useful for attaining salvation.
Due to the effect of this fast, man gets rid of the cycle of birth and death and gets a place in the supreme abode of Lord Vishnu. The fast of Varuthini Ekadashi is considered to be good luck and prosperity. By doing this, happiness, peace, wealth and fame are attained in life. This Ekadashi is a day to receive special blessings from Lord Vishnu. On this day, God is pleased by worshiping and fasting and fulfills the wishes of the devotees.
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