Ekadashi 11 of 24
Varuthini Ekadashi
वरुथिनी एकादशी
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Vaishakha
Window
April-May
Deity
Vishnu (as Vamana)
Origin & story
Bhavishyottara Purana.
King Mandhata of Surya dynasty observed this Ekadashi after a wild boar carried away his leg while he meditated. By the merit of this vrat, his limb was restored. "Varuthini" = "armoured" — gives protection.
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Fasting rule
Phalahara fast; charity especially recommended.
Foods permitted
- ✓ Milk
- ✓ Fruits
- ✓ Honey-water (some traditions)
Foods forbidden
- ✗ Grains
- ✗ Lentils
- ✗ Honey on the day itself (varies)
Benefits
- ◈Physical protection (armoured)
- ◈Recovery from chronic illness
- ◈Wealth + happiness combined
Who should observe
Special note
Donating gold + giving food to brahmins on this day gives merit equivalent to 1000 Ashvamedha yajnas (per Padma Purana).
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