Ekadashi Today – Varuthini Ekadashi 2025 Tithi, Fasting Rules & Spiritual Meaning

Fasting on the Varuthini Ekadashi- April 24, 2025. Today is the auspicious day that marks Varuthini Ekadashi, a very special fasting day devoted to difficult form of worship Vishnu Dhyana. The day is marked in the dark half of the Vaishakha month of the Hindu Calendar. Varuthini Ekadashi is one of the 24 important Ekadashi days in the Hindu calendar. This has been confirmed by Drik Panchang.

Varuthini Ekadashi 2025 is being observed by millions of Hindu devotees today, on April 24, 2025. Falling during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) as per the Drik Panchang, this sacred day usually occurs in March or April each year in the Gregorian calendar. This day is closely connected to Sanatangyan, which means eternal spiritual knowledge. It is considered a very special time. Devotees believe it is a perfect opportunity to seek blessings from Lord Vishnu.

When is Varuthini Ekadashi in 2025?

There was some confusion about the date but Drik Panchang confirms that Varuthini Ekadashi is on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Ekadashi Tithi Begins: April 23 at 4:43 PM

Ekadashi Tithi Ends: April 24 at 2:32 PM

Parana Time (breaking the fast): April 25 from 5:46 AM to 8:23 AM

Dwadashi Ends (ideal time to perform Parana): 11:44 AM on April 25

Puja Vidhi: Rituals to Perform on Varuthini Ekadashi

Devotees observing Varuthini Ekadashi are encouraged to begin the day early with a holy bath and wear clean or new clothes. The rituals include:

• Sankalp (vow) to observe the fast with devotion.

• Worship of Lord Vishnu, placing his idol and the Shree Yantra (symbol of Goddess Lakshmi) at the altar.

• Offering Tulsi leaves, garlands, and lighting a ghee diya in front of the deity.

• Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama, performing charity, and meditating.

The focus on cleanliness devotion, and rituals helps follow the teachings of Sanatangyan. It promotes both outer purity and inner spiritual growth. This practice encourages people to improve themselves spiritually, inside and out.

Spiritual Meaning and Significance

Varuthini Ekadashi is not just about giving up food. It is about refreshing the soul. Devotees believe that fasting and praying on this day can remove past sins. It also helps protect from negative energy and encourages spiritual growth.

The name "Varuthini" means "protected" or "armored." This shows the divine protection Lord Vishnu offers to those who observe the fast. The day is seen as a powerful chance for spiritual growth and opportunities.

• Cultivate mental clarity and discipline

• Cleanse oneself of bad karma

• Attain divine grace and fortune

• Strengthen one's path toward moksha (liberation)

These principles are important in Sanatangyan. It teaches that devotion and living righteously bring lasting peace. They also lead to spiritual awakening.

Fasting Rules

Observing Varuthini Ekadashi means fasting. You can follow a strict or partial fast. This depends on your health and ability.

• Nirjala Fast: Complete abstinence from food and water (for advanced practitioners)

• Phalahar Fast: Consumption of fruits, milk, and water

Avoid grains, pulses, non-vegetarian food, alcohol, and onion-garlic-based dishes.

You should keep your thoughts, words, and actions pure throughout the day. It is also helpful to listen to spiritual talks or read scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita or Vishnu Purana. This aligns with the Sanatangyan principles of wisdom and self-reflection.

The Power of Parana

Breaking the fast at the right time on Dwadashi, the day after Ekadashi, is very important. It marks the end of the fast and respects the cycle of day and night. Devotees are encouraged to break the fast with humility and gratitude. Doing a good deed, like feeding the needy or offering food to Brahmins, is especially meaningful.

Varuthini Ekadashi, observed today on April 24, 2025, reminds us of the power of devotion, discipline, and self-reflection. This sacred day is rooted in the ancient wisdom of Sanatangyan. It encourages devotees to seek protection from Lord Vishnu through fasting, worship, and charity. By purifying the body, mind, and soul, we can let go of past karma. This brings us closer to inner peace and spiritual freedom.