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Varuthini Ekadasi

(Krishna Paksha, Vaisakha — April–May)

Sri Yudhisthira Maharaj said, "Oh Vasudeva, I offer my most humble obeisances unto You. Please now describe to me the Ekadasi of the dark fortnight (krishna paksha) of the month of Vaisakha (April-May), including its specific merits and influence."

Lord Sri Krishna replied, "Oh King, in this world and the next, the most auspicious and magnanimous Ekadasi is Varathini Ekadasi, which occurs during the dark fortnight of the month of Vaisakha.

Glories of Varuthini Ekadashi

As narrated by Lord Krishna in the Padma Purana to Maharaja Yudhishthira

Maharaja Yudhishthira once humbly inquired from Lord Krishna:

"O Janardana, please describe to me the merits of the Ekadashi that falls in the dark fortnight of the month of Vaishakha (April–May). What is its name, and what benefits does one receive by observing it?"

Lord Sri Krishna replied:

O King! Varuthini Ekadashi is extremely auspicious, rare, and purifying. Fasting on this day destroys