Varuthini Ekadashi वरूथिनी
Varuthini Ekadashi falls in the waning fortnight of Vaishakha. Its observance is said to bestow protection ('varutha' means armour) and the merit of great charity and austerity.
- Lunar month
- Vaishakha
- Paksha
- Krishna (waning)
- Deity
- Vishnu
Significance
Varuthini Ekadashi falls in the waning fortnight of Vaishakha. Its observance is said to bestow protection ('varutha' means armour) and the merit of great charity and austerity.
How the fast is kept
Varuthini Ekadashi is observed like every Ekadashi - a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu, avoiding grains, rice, lentils and beans from sunrise until it is broken the next morning on Dwadashi, within the paran window. Observers keep it as nirjala (without water), phalahar (fruit and non-grain foods) or a single satvik meal, according to their health and devotion. See the full Ekadashi guide for the complete rules and the list of all the Ekadashis.
Frequently asked questions
What is Varuthini Ekadashi?
Varuthini Ekadashi falls in the waning fortnight of Vaishakha. Its observance is said to bestow protection ('varutha' means armour) and the merit of great charity and austerity.
Which month and paksha does Varuthini Ekadashi fall in?
Varuthini Ekadashi falls in Vaishakha, in the Krishna Paksha (the waning fortnight).
When is the next Varuthini Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH?
The next Varuthini Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH is on 1 June 2027.
How is Varuthini Ekadashi observed?
Like every Ekadashi, it is kept as a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu - avoiding grains, rice and beans - with worship, chanting and charity, and the fast broken the next morning (Dwadashi) during the paran window. See the full Ekadashi guide for the fasting rules.
Last updated 26 July 2026