When is Varuthini Ekadashi 2024? Know date, time, history, significance and puja rituals
India TV NewsVaruthini Ekadashi, a sacred occasion in the Hindu calendar, is celebrated annually on the 11th lunar day of the waxing phase of the Vaishakha month. Varuthini Ekadashi marks a time for devout fasting, prayers, and spiritual introspection, inviting believers to seek blessings and divine grace. Varuthini Ekadashi 2024: Date and Timings Varuthini Ekadashi 2024 Date: May 4, 2024 Ekadashi tithi begins: 11:24 PM on May 3, 2024 Ekadashi tithi ends: 08:38 PM on May 4, 2024 Parana time: 06:08 AM to 08:43 AM on May 5, 2024 Varuthini Ekadashi 2024: History The Hindu scriptures tell a story of how Lord Shiva, in anger, beheaded one of Lord Brahma's heads. Lord Vishnu intervened and advised Shiva to observe the Varuthini Ekadashi fast to be free from the curse and its burden. Varuthini Ekadashi 2024: Significance Varuthini Ekadashi holds profound significance for Hindus worldwide.