English Date: April 13, 2026 AD Sun’s Movement: Uttarayan (Northern Solstice), Northern Hemisphere, Spring. Rahu Kaal: 07:30 AM to 09:00 AM. Date (Lunar Day): Ekadashi till 01:08 am on 14th April, thereafter start of Dwadashi. Nakshatra (Chandra Bhavan): Dhanishtha till 04:03 pm, after that Shatabhisha starts. Yoga: Auspicious till 05:17 pm, after that Shukla starts. Karan: Baav till 01:18 pm, after that Baalav starts. The Moon will transit in Aquarius throughout the day and night.
key data
**Date:** Krishna Ekadashi
By 01:08 am (April 14); After that, Dwadashi
**Yoga:** Auspicious – till 05:17 pm; After that, Shukla
**Karan:** Bav – till 01:18 pm
**Karan:** Balv – till 01:08 am (April 14)
position of sun and moon
**Sunrise Time:** 05:58 AM
**Sunset Time:** 06:46 PM
**Moonrise time:** 03:53 am (April 14)
**Moonset time:** 02:33 pm
**Today’s fast and festival:** Varuthini Ekadashi
**Today’s auspicious time – April 13, 2026:**
Abhijeet Muhurat:
11:56 am to 12:47 pm
**Amrit Kaal:** Not Available Today
**Brahma Muhurta:** 04:30 AM to 05:14 AM
Today’s inauspicious time – April 13, 2026: ** Rahu period will be from 07:30 am to 09:00 am. Gulika Kaal will be from 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm. Yamgand will be from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. today’s constellation
Today, Moon God will be situated in Dhanishtha Nakshatra. Dhanishtha Nakshatra: Till 04:03 pm
**Nakshatra Lord:** Mars Dev
**Rashi Lord:** Shani Dev
**Presiding Deity:** Ashta Vasu (Lord of material comforts and prosperity)
**Symbol:** Drum or flute
**General Characteristics:** Strong willed, confident, courageous, patient, hardworking, famous, wealthy and music lover. Varuthini Ekadashi 2026
Start of Ekadashi Tithi:
April 13, 01:16 am
End of Ekadashi Tithi: April 14, 01:08 am
Time of breaking the fast (Paran): 14th April, 06:54 am to 08:31 am
In Sanatan Dharma, the Ekadashi falling during *Krishna Paksha* (waning phase of the moon) of Vaishakha month has special significance and is known as ‘Varuthini Ekadashi’. On this auspicious day, it is customary to worship the ‘Varaha’ (boar) incarnation of Lord Hari (Vishnu); It is believed that this act frees the devotee from his accumulated sins. In short, this fast is not just a religious ritual; It acts as a spiritual shield that increases happiness and good fortune. According to mythological scriptures, the spiritual virtue gained by observing Varuthini Ekadashi fast is equivalent to the virtue gained by performing *Kanyadan* (donating one’s daughter in marriage) or performing rigorous penance. Devotees observe the fast throughout the day with utmost devotion and fulfill their vow by breaking the fast the next day at an auspicious *muhurta* (time). When this puja is performed selflessly (*Nishkaam Bhava*), it opens the doors of *moksha* (liberation) for the devotee and brings mental clarity in his life.
Today’s Remedy: Offer yellow fruits and Tulsi (holy basil) leaves to Lord Vishnu today. Observing Ekadashi fast on Monday—and *Deepdaan* (offering lamps)—is considered extremely virtuous to ensure the happy and proper conduct of one’s life.
