Varuthini Ekadashi is observed during the Krishna Paksha of Vaishakha month. The best part of this Ekadashi is that both North India and South India follow the same date for this Ekadashi, unlike other Ekadashis. Varuthini Ekadashi falls on April 22.
- Fasting
At times Varuthini Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. (22nd and 23rd April). However, it is not necessary that the same person keeps the fast for both the days --- a person can keep the fast one day, followed by his family member keeping the fast next day.
- The importance
Varuthini Ekadashi is said to be a very important fast in Hindu mythology. It is said that someone who does this fast attains a good life, amasses wealth and wins at all the battles of life. It also purifies one's mind and soul.
- Huge benefits
According to Hindu Shastras, even Chitra Gupt, who keeps a record of all the good and bad things in your afterlife can't actually gauge the benefits of this kind of Ekadashi. It is said that this Ekadashi is 100 times more auspicious than other Ekadashis. Here's what you should do today...
- Vermillion
For health and happiness, apply some vermillion powder (sindoor) on the picture of Narayan today. Not only this, you should also offer some lotus stem leaves to Lord Vishnu today --- this will bring you health and happiness.
- Tulsi
If you want to concentrate better at your work, then offer some Tulsi leaves to a picture of Lord Vishnu. To sort your household disputes, offer some curd to a picture of a "baal gopal".
- Love life
If you want to improve your love life, then offer some roli to a picture of Radha and Krishna. Not only this, if you want to get rid of a debilitating disease, then offer some green pulses (raw) to a picture of Lord Vishnu.
- Laxmi Narayan
For a happy married life, offer some dry colour to an idol of Laxmi Narayan. Not only this, if you are prone to accidents in your life, then offer some red colour (dry) to a picture of Radha Krishna.
- Turmeric
If luck has not been favouring you recently, then offer some turmeric to a picture of Lord Vishnu. If your business has been suffering from losses, then offer some blue flowers to a picture of Lord Krishna.
- Incense sticks
If you have been facing a financial stress, then offer some incense sticks to a picture of Vishnu. This apart, offering Vishnu some blue flowers saves you from untoward accidents.
- Don't do these things
Apart from these, do not consume tobacco in any form today and refrain from having paan, even if it is without tobacco. Also, since today is God's day, do not speak ill about others.
- Anger
Even though anger is a human emotion, do not get angry at others today. This apart, do not lie to anyone about anything today. God appreciates devotees who are honest with others.
- Sleeping
No matter how tired you are, sleeping in the afternoon on an Ekadashi is akin to angering God, so avoid. Also avoid consuming oil today. Instead cook your meals in clarified butter, (ghee), just for today.
- Brass utensils
Today, cook all your meals in brass utensils. This will purify your food and clear out the toxins from your system. Also, even if you are not fasting today, avoid consuming garlic and onion. Stick to saatvik food today.
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