Varuthini Ekadashi 2027 — Sunday 2 May
వరుథిని ఏకాదశి 2027
Vaishakha Bahula Ekadashi — Krishna Paksha in Vaishakha masam · Varuthini Ekadasi · Parana window 3 May 06:20 – 08:07 IST · Dwadashi ends 3 May 12:16 IST (Hyderabad)
Varuthini Ekadashi 2027 (also called Varuthini Ekadasi) falls on Sunday, 2 May 2027. From the Bhavishya Purana — Krishna narrated to Yudhishthira the story of King Mandhata who was attacked by a bear during a forest tapasya and lost his leg; Mandhata prayed to Vishnu and was advised to observe Varuthini Ekadashi, by which his leg was miraculously restored. Named "Varuthini" (protector / armoured) because observing this Ekadashi is said to grant kavach-like protection from physical + psychic + astrological harms. Considered particularly powerful for those undergoing surgeries, chronic illness, court cases, or transit-planetary difficulties. Primary observance: Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu Sahasranama + Varuthini Vrata Katha (Bhavishya Purana) recitation, Narayana Kavach recitation (for kavach-like protection), Tulasi puja, ghee lamp offering, night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, parana in Dwadashi window. Recommended muhurat: Parana window 3 May 06:20 – 08:07 IST · Dwadashi ends 3 May 12:16 IST (Hyderabad).
Varuthini Ekadashi 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Sunday, 2 May 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Vaishakha Bahula Ekadashi — Krishna Paksha in Vaishakha masam |
| Primary Muhurat | Parana window 3 May 06:20 – 08:07 IST · Dwadashi ends 3 May 12:16 IST (Hyderabad) |
| Alternative Names | Varuthini Ekadasi |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Varuthini Ekadashi 2027
From the Bhavishya Purana — Krishna narrated to Yudhishthira the story of King Mandhata who was attacked by a bear during a forest tapasya and lost his leg; Mandhata prayed to Vishnu and was advised to observe Varuthini Ekadashi, by which his leg was miraculously restored. Named "Varuthini" (protector / armoured) because observing this Ekadashi is said to grant kavach-like protection from physical + psychic + astrological harms. Considered particularly powerful for those undergoing surgeries, chronic illness, court cases, or transit-planetary difficulties.
Key Rituals on Varuthini Ekadashi 2027
Ekadashi vrat (fasting), Vishnu Sahasranama + Varuthini Vrata Katha (Bhavishya Purana) recitation, Narayana Kavach recitation (for kavach-like protection), Tulasi puja, ghee lamp offering, night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, parana in Dwadashi window. Especially observed by those preparing for surgery or facing chronic illness.
Varuthini Ekadashi 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Varuthini Ekadashi 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vishnu Saligramam / Vishnu idol |
| 2 | Tulasi leaves + Tulasi mala |
| 3 | Banana leaves |
| 4 | Yellow flowers (marigold, jasmine) |
| 5 | Sandalwood paste |
| 6 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 7 | Coconut + bananas |
| 8 | Panchamrutham (milk + curd + ghee + honey + sugar) |
| 9 | Varuthini Vrata Katha + Narayana Kavach books |
| 10 | Ghee lamp + camphor |
| 11 | Naivedyam: fresh fruits, panakam, non-grain items |
Regional Variations of Varuthini Ekadashi 2027
Pan-Vaishnava. Andhra / Telangana: Tirumala + Bhadrachalam + Simhachalam. Tamil Nadu: Srirangam + Divya Desam Ekadashi. Maharashtra: Pandharpur Vitthal. Karnataka: Udupi Krishna Matha. Puri: Jagannath temple. Iskcon: globally observed. North India: Braj + Ayodhya + Prayagraj. Bengal: minor observance.