Observing a fast on Varuthini Ekadashi is believed to wash away sins, purify the soul, and provide significant spiritual, physical, and mental benefits.

According to Hindu scriptures and tradition, observing a fast on Varuthini Ekadashi is believed to wash away sins, purify the soul, and provide significant spiritual, physical, and mental benefits.Key Benefits of Varuthini Ekadashi Fasting. Removal of Sins: It is believed that this fast destroys all sins—both from the present and past lives—and protects against future troubles.Divine Blessings: Fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (often his Vamana or Madhusudana form) and is believed to grant liberation (Moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.Power of Penance: The scriptures state that fasting on this day brings the same merit as 10,000 years of austerity.Cure for Sickness: It is said to help cure illnesses, including those resulting from karmic curses.Legendary Significance: According to tradition, King Mandhata, King Dhundhumar, and even Lord Shiva (when cursed) achieved liberation or freedom from curses by observing this fast.

Key Benefits of Varuthini Ekadashi Fasting

• Removal of Sins: It is believed that this fast destroys all sins—both from the present and past lives—and protects against future troubles.
• Divine Blessings: Fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (often his Vamana or Madhusudana form) and is believed to grant liberation (Moksha) from the cycle of birth and death.
• Power of Penance: The scriptures state that fasting on this day brings the same merit as 10,000 years of austerity.
• Cure for Sickness: It is said to help cure illnesses, including those resulting from karmic curses.
• Legendary Significance: According to tradition, King Mandhata, King Dhundhumar, and even Lord Shiva (when cursed) achieved liberation or freedom from curses by observing this fast.

How to Observe the Vrat

• Diet: Devotees avoid grains, rice, and beans, and observe a strict or partial fast. Common practices include eating only one meal on Dashami (the day before) and fasting, or eating only fruits/nuts on Ekadashi.
• Avoidances: It is advised to avoid sleeping during the day, gambling, lying, anger, and cutting hair or shaving.
• Worship: Devotees worship Lord Vishnu, perform special pujas, and offer charities to Brahmins.
• Breaking the Fast: The fast is broken on the following day (Dwadashi) at a specific time (Parana) after morning prayers.

Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 falls on April 13, 2026.