Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 Paran: Ekadashi fast is considered extremely sacred and virtuous in Hindu religion. Ekadashi date is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi falling in the Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is known as Varuthini Ekadashi. It is believed that fasting and worship done on this day destroys sins and increases happiness and prosperity.
Varuthini Ekadashi on 13th April (Varuthini Ekadashi 2026)
Varuthini Ekadashi fast will be observed on Monday, 13 April 2026. According to Panchang, Ekadashi Tithi will start at 01:17 am on 13th April and will continue till 01:09 am on 14th April 2026. According to Udayatithi, Varuthini Ekadashi fast will be observed and worship will be done on 13th April.
Varuthini Ekadashi fast break on 14th April (Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 Paran Time)
There is a tradition of breaking Ekadashi fast on the next day i.e. on Dwadashi date. Therefore, Varuthini Ekadashi fast will also be broken on Tuesday, 14th April. The time for Parana will be from 06:54 to 08:31 in the morning. In the meantime you can break the Ekadashi fast.
Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Paran
Many people observe Ekadashi fast as per the rituals, perform puja and also follow all the necessary rules. But due to a small mistake made in Parana knowingly or unknowingly, one does not get the full results of the fast. Therefore, it is very important to know the right time and method of breaking the Parana i.e. fast, because only Parana done as per the rules gives full results of Ekadashi fast.
How to break Ekadashi fast (How to break the fast of Ekadashi)
- Before breaking the Varuthini Ekadashi fast, bathing, donation and worship have special significance. On the day of Paran, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, worship Lord Vishnu duly. Break the Varuthini Ekadashi fast only after giving donations to Brahmins.
- To break the Parana fast, first of all do not put food or tamasic things in the mouth. First of all you should keep Tulsi Dal in your mouth. But keep in mind that do not chew basil but swallow it. Apart from this, you can also take Amla or Prasad offered to God to perform Parana.
- Parana of Ekadashi fast should always be done only after sunrise, because there is no method and rule for parana before that. Rice must be eaten after Parana on Dwadashi date.
- On the day of Paran, one should stay away from Tamasic food like garlic, onion and non-vegetarian food. Apart from this, avoid anger and negative thoughts and maintain positivity throughout the day. Even after the fast, adopting a virtuous lifestyle increases the benefits of the fast manifold.
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