Varuthini Ekadashi · 2025
Falls on: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Krishna Ekadashi of Vaishakha, observed for protection (varutha) and good fortune.
Dates and timings for New York City.
Why this date
Smarta rule: the fast is kept on the day Ekadashi is current at both Arunodaya (96 minutes before sunrise) and sunrise in New York City.
How it is observed
- Vishnu puja
Regional calendars
Also known as: वरूथिनी एकादशी (Hindi) · வரூதினி ஏகாதசி (Tamil) · వరూథిని ఏకాదశి (Telugu)
- Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
- Chaitra · Krishna Paksha
- Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
- Vaishakha · Krishna Paksha
- Tamil: Chithirai 11, 2056 (Thiruvalluvar)
- Bengali: Boishakh 10, 1432 (Bangabda)
- Odia: Baisakha 11, 1432 (Vilayati era)
- Malayalam: Medam 10, 1200 (Kollam era)
Computed for New York City. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.
Varuthini Ekadashi 2025
Vishnu
- Wednesday, April 23, 2025View day panchang →Tithi window: Wed, Apr 23, 7:13 AM – Thu, Apr 24, 5:02 AM EDTBreak the fast (Parana): Thu, Apr 24, 2:16 – 5:00 PM EDTHari Vasara lasts until 10:20 AM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.Gauna Ekadashi (alternate): Thursday, April 24, 2025Householders (Smarta) fast on the first day. The alternate day is for sannyasis, widows and those seeking moksha, and it is also the Vaishnava fast.Break the fast (Parana): Fri, Apr 25, 6:02 – 8:47 AM EDT
Frequently asked questions
- What is Varuthini Ekadashi?
- Krishna Ekadashi of Vaishakha, observed for protection (varutha) and good fortune.
- When is Varuthini Ekadashi 2025?
- Varuthini Ekadashi falls on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.