2022 Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat

Varuthini Ekadashi is observed during Krishna Paksha of Vaishakha month according to the North Indian Purnimant calendar and Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month according to South Indian Amavasyant calendar. However both North Indian and South Indian observe it on the same day. Currently, it falls in the month of March or April in the English calendar.

Varuthini Ekadashi on Tuesday, April 26, 2022

On 27th Apr, Parana Time – 05:47 AM to 08:23 AM
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment – 10:53 PM

Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 12:07 AM on Apr 26, 2022
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 11:17 PM on Apr 26, 2022

*UAE Time

Parana means breaking the fast. Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on the next day of the Ekadashi fast. It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise. Not doing Parana within Dwadashi is similar to an offence.

Parana should not be done during Hari Vasara. One should wait for Hari Vasara to get over before breaking the fast. Hari Vasara is the first one-fourth duration of Dwadashi Tithi. The most preferred time to break the fast is Pratahkal. One should avoid breaking the fast during Madhyahna. If due to some reason one is not able to break the fast during Pratahkal then one should do it after Madhyahna.

At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should observe fasting on first day only. The alternate Ekadashi fasting, which is the second one, is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksha. When alternate Ekadashi fasting is suggested for Smartha it coincides with Vaishnava Ekadashi fasting day.

Ekadashi fasting on both days is suggested for staunch devotees who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu.