Varuthini Ekadashi Fast & Pitra Dosh Ancentral Karma healing during the fast.

Varuthini Ekadashi, occurring during the Krishna Paksha of the Vaishakh month, is highly regarded as a sacred day for erasing past sins, karmic burdens, and seeking forgiveness for ancestral sins (Pitra Dosh) through the worship of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that observing this fast with true devotion can bring prosperity, good fortune, and liberation from accumulated negative karma, offering a chance for purification.

Significance for Pitra Dosh and Sin Forgiveness

• Karmic Cleansing: Varuthini Ekadashi is specifically associated with the forgiveness of sins (Pitra Dosh or ancestral sin) that cause difficulties, poverty, or misfortunes in a person's life.
• Healing the Ancestral Line: The story behind this day often emphasizes that consistent devotion and sincere prayer on this day can purify one's life, release the soul from past mistakes, and alleviate the suffering of ancestors.
• Blessings of Lord Vishnu: Worshiping the Varaha or Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu on this day is believed to provide protection and help in redeeming negative actions.

Rituals for Forgiveness and Pitra Dosh Remedies

• Fasting (Vrat): Observe a full fast or consume only fruits, milk, and satvik food.
• Worship of Lord Vishnu: Offer yellow flowers, fruits, and Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu in the morning.
• Chanting Mantras: Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”.
• Tulsi Puja: Light a Diya in front of Mata Tulsi in the morning and evening.
• Charity (Daan): Feeding Brahmins or donating to the needy is considered highly meritorious on this day.
• Specific Remedy: Offering water mixed with turmeric and Tulsi leaves to the roots of a peepal or banyan tree can help reduce the effects of Pitra Dosh.
• Breaking the Fast (Parana): Break the fast on Dwadashi (the next day) during the prescribed time.

Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 is observed on Monday, April 13, 2026.