Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 Date: The first Ekadashi of the month of Vaishakh is known as Varuthini Ekadashi. Varuthini Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi Tithi (lunar day) of the *Krishna Paksha* (waning phase of the moon) during the month of Vaishakh. According to mythological legends, observing the fast and performing the worship associated with Varuthini Ekadashi grants liberation from sins, suffering, and fear.

Through the grace of Lord Vishnu, an individual attains spiritual merit equivalent to having performed penance for 10,000 years. After death, that individual attains *Moksha* (salvation). This year, two auspicious *Yogas* (planetary alignments) will form on Varuthini Ekadashi. Let us find out: When is Varuthini Ekadashi—the first Ekadashi of Vaishakh—this year? What are the auspicious timings (*Muhurat*) for Varuthini Ekadashi?

Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 Date
To determine the exact date of Varuthini Ekadashi, one must ascertain the specific timing of the Vaishakh *Krishna Ekadashi Tithi*. According to the *Panchang* (Hindu almanac), the Vaishakh *Krishna Ekadashi Tithi* will commence on April 13 at 1:16 AM and conclude on April 14 at 1:08 AM. Consequently, based on the *Udayatithi* (the lunar day prevailing at sunrise), the first Ekadashi of Vaishakh—namely Varuthini Ekadashi—falls on Monday, April 13.

Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 Amidst Two Auspicious Yogas
Two auspicious *Yogas* are forming on Varuthini Ekadashi this year. The auspicious *Yoga* on Varuthini Ekadashi will prevail from early morning until 5:17 PM, after which the *Shukla Yoga* will commence. Regarding the *Nakshatras* (lunar mansions), the *Dhanishtha Nakshatra* will prevail from early morning until 4:03 PM on Varuthini Ekadashi, followed by the *Shatabhisha Nakshatra*.

Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 Muhurat
On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, the auspicious timings (*Muhurat*) for worship are from 5:58 AM to 7:34 AM, and again from 9:10 AM to 10:46 AM. Of these, the first time slot corresponds to the *Amrit-Sarvottam* (most excellent/nectar-like) *Muhurat*, while the second corresponds to the *Shubh-Uttam* (auspicious/superior) *Muhurat*. On the day of Varuthini Ekadashi, the *Brahma Muhurat* (auspicious time) for bathing spans from 04:28 AM to 05:13 AM, while the *Abhijit Muhurat* occurs during the day, from 11:56 AM to 12:47 PM.

Varuthini Ekadashi 2026: *Paran* (Fast-Breaking) Time
If you observe the Varuthini Ekadashi fast on April 13th, the *Paran* (breaking of the fast) will take place on April 14th. The designated time for breaking the fast is from 06:54 AM to 08:31 AM. On the day of the *Paran*, the *Hari Vasar* period will conclude at 06:54 AM.

Offer the Gift of Water on Varuthini Ekadashi
The rules for worship during the month of *Vaishakh* are distinct and special. Among these practices, the donation of water holds immense significance. On Varuthini Ekadashi during the month of *Vaishakh*, offer the gift of water after performing worship (*Puja*) to Lord Vishnu. By doing so, you will effortlessly receive the divine grace of Lord Vishnu. During this sacred month, acts such as worship, scriptural recitation, chanting (*Japa*), penance (*Tapa*), and charity (*Daan*) yield *Akshaya Punya*—merit that is inexhaustible and eternal.

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