Varuthini Ekadashi
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| Varuthini Ekadashi | |
|---|---|
 Vamana is worshipped on Varuthini Ekadashi | |
| Also called | Baruthani Ekadashi |
| Observed by | Hindus |
| Type | Hindu |
| Significance | Fasting day |
| Observances | Prayers and religious rituals, including puja to the god Vishnu |
| Date | Dark Half of the lunar calendar month of Chaitra or Vaisakhi |
| Frequency | annual |
Varuthini Ekadashi, also known Baruthani Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the 11th lunar day (ekadashi) of the fortnight of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Chaitra (per the South Indian Amavasyant calendar, every month ends with a new moon) or Vaishakha (per the North Indian Purnimant calendar, every month ends with a full moon). By both schemes, Varuthini Ekadashi falls on the same day in April or May.[1] Vamana, the fifth avatar of Vishnu, is revered.[2]
The greatness about Varuthini Ekadashi is narrated by the Hindu deity, Krishna, to King Yudhishthira in the Bhavishya Purana. "Baruthini", means "armored" or "protected." Thus, those who observe this ekadashi are protected from evil and given good fortune.[2] King Mandata was enlightened. The Ikshvaku king Dhundhumara was freed was from a curse by the god Shiva. All human beings are assured of prosperity in this life and the next. In the order of donations made on this day, the order of superior benefits are derived in the ascending order of benefits given namely, a horse, an elephant, land, sesame seeds, food grains, gold and cows and finally the highest benefit would be achieved by sharing one's knowledge with others. All such charitable actions would please one's ancestors, the gods and all living entities.[3][4]