🪔 About Varuthini Ekadashi

Today, Lord Vishnu is worshipped in his fifth avatar, Lord Vaaman. Varuthini means 'armoured.' A devotee who prays to Lord Vaaman is thus protected from all harm.

Just as Lord Vaaman took three steps to restore the cosmic order, similarly, you can take his refuge to balance your life. Pray, chant, and sing his divine names on this blessed day.

🙏 How to Do Pooja

Recommended Ritual: 12-lettered Mantra Japa of Sri Hari

  1. Wake up early and take a bath.
  2. Clean your home and puja space thoroughly.
  3. Perform the recommended ritual with devotion.
  4. Offer flowers, fruits, and incense.
  5. Chant mantras or prayers specific to this occasion.
  6. Conclude with aarti and distribute prasad.

✅ Do's & Don'ts

✅ Do's

  • Wake up early, bathe, and wear clean clothes.
  • Take a vow to observe Ekadashi fast with devotion.
  • Maintain gentle behavior, forgiveness, and sweet, truthful speech.
  • Eat sattvic vegetarian food including fruits, milk, and dry fruits.
  • Spend time in japa, kirtan, and reading about Lord Vishnu.

⚠️ Don'ts

  • Avoid eggs, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol.
  • If following traditional Ekadashi rules, avoid grains.
  • Avoid anger, gossip, criticism, lies, and other negative behaviors.