Ekadashi in April 2026: Check Varuthini and Mohini Ekadashi dates, time, shubh muhurat, Puja rituals and more

April 2026 is packed with significant Hindu festivals and just like every other month, April will have two Ekadashi: Varuthini Ekadashi and Mohini Ekadashi. April 2026 will feature key Ekadashi observances—Varuthini on April 13 and Mohini on April 27. These fasts, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, are believed to cleanse sins, grant divine protection, and support spiritual progress. According to the Hindu calendar, the Ekadashi tithi that falls in both the Shukla and Krishna Paksha every month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

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April 2026 Ekadashi Dates

According to the Vedic calendar, Varuthini Ekadashi (Varuthini Ekadashi 2026) will be observed on April 13 and Mohini Ekadashi (Mohini Ekadashi 2026) will be observed on April 27.


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Varuthini Ekadashi: Date and Shubhu Muhurat

In April 2026, Varuthini Ekadashi falls on April 13, beginning at 1:16 AM and ending at 1:08 AM on April 14, with Parana time from 06:54 AM to 08:31 AM on April 14. Hence, the Varuthini Ekadashi fast will be observed on April 13, while the auspicious time to break the fast falls between 6:54 am and 8:31 am on April 14.

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Varuthini Ekadashi 2026 Puja Rituals

Wake up early, take a bath, wear clean (preferably yellow) clothes

Take a sankalp (vow) to observe the fast

Set up idol/photo of Lord Vishnu

Offer Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, fruits, and sweets

Light diya and incense sticks

Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”

Read or listen to Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Perform aarti in morning and evening

Varuthini Ekadashi significance

Varuthini Ekadashi is linked to divine protection and the removal of misfortunes, as explained by Lord Krishna to King Yudhishthira in the Bhavishya Purana. Mohini Ekadashi, on the other hand, celebrates Lord Vishnu’s Mohini avatar during the Samudra Manthan, when he distributed the nectar of immortality among the gods. Both Ekadashis are believed to bestow good fortune, spiritual merit, and a path toward salvation.

Mohini Ekadashi 2026: Date and Shubh Muhurat

Mohini Ekadashi is on April 27, starting at 6:06 PM on April 26 and ending at 6:15 PM on April 27, with Parana from 05:43 AM to 08:21 AM on April 28. These dates and times are calculated according to the Vedic calendar’s Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha phases.

Mohini Ekadashi significance

The word “Mohini” refers to the enchanting divine form assumed by Lord Vishnu during the Samudra Manthan, the churning of the cosmic ocean. According to Hindu mythology, this captivating avatar played a crucial role in distributing the nectar of immortality to the gods while outwitting the demons. This episode symbolizes the triumph of truth and righteousness — the victory of dharma over evil.

Mohini Ekadashi 2026 Puja Rituals

Devotees wake up early on Mohini Ekadashi, take a holy bath, and wear clean clothes before beginning the fast.

They take a sankalp to observe the vrat with devotion and set up an idol or image of Lord Vishnu for worship.

Offerings such as Tulsi leaves, flowers, fruits, and sweets are made while lighting a ghee lamp and incense sticks.

Devotees chant mantras like “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya,” read the Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Katha, and perform aarti in the morning and evening.

The fast is observed either strictly or with fruits and milk, while avoiding grains, onion, garlic, and non-vegetarian food. Many devotees also engage in charity, bhajans, and night vigil. The fast is broken the next morning after prayers by consuming satvik food.