Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Date, Significance, Fasting Rules, Puja Vidhi, Vrat Katha and Benefits

Yogini Ekadashi is an important Ekadashi observed during the Krishna Paksha of the Ashadha month and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Celebrated with great devotion across India, this sacred vrat is believed to cleanse accumulated sins, remove obstacles, and guide devotees toward a peaceful and prosperous life.

According to the Padma Purana, observing Yogini Ekadashi with sincere devotion can free a person from the effects of negative karma while promoting spiritual purification and divine blessings. Devotees spend the day fasting, offering prayers to Lord Vishnu, chanting Vishnu Sahasranama, and performing acts of charity.

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Yogini Ekadashi 2026 Date and Timings

Event	Date & Time
Yogini Ekadashi Vrat	10 July 2026 (Friday)
Ekadashi Tithi Begins	10 July 2026, 08:16 AM
Ekadashi Tithi Ends	11 July 2026, 05:22 AM
Hari Vasara Ends	10 July 2026, 10:32 AM
Parana (Fast Breaking)	11 July 2026, 01:50 PM – 04:36 PM

Note: Devotees should avoid breaking the fast before Hari Vasara ends. Parana should ideally be performed during the prescribed Muhurat after offering prayers to Lord Vishnu.

Significance of Yogini Ekadashi

Yogini Ekadashi is regarded as one of the most powerful Ekadashis for spiritual cleansing and removing accumulated negative karma. Hindu scriptures state that sincere observance of this vrat helps devotees seek forgiveness for past mistakes while attracting divine blessings from Lord Vishnu.

Many devotees observe this Ekadashi to pray for:

• Better health and well-being
• Financial stability and prosperity
• Family happiness and harmony
• Freedom from obstacles
• Mental peace
• Spiritual purification and devotion

The day is especially suitable for fasting, meditation, charity, reading sacred scriptures, and chanting the names of Lord Vishnu.

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Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Katha (yogini ekadashi mein kis raja ka ullekh hai)

According to the Padma Purana, Yogini Ekadashi is associated with the story of Hemamali, a gardener who served Kubera, the king of wealth. Hemamali neglected his duties because he was deeply attached to his wife and failed to deliver flowers meant for Lord Shiva's worship.

Angered by this negligence, Kubera cursed Hemamali with leprosy and banished him from his kingdom. After years of suffering, Hemamali met the sage Markandeya, who advised him to observe the Yogini Ekadashi fast with complete devotion.

Hemamali faithfully observed the vrat and worshipped Lord Vishnu. As a result, he was freed from the curse, regained his health, and attained peace and prosperity. The story highlights the transformative power of repentance, devotion, and sincere observance of Yogini Ekadashi.

Yogini Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

Devotees generally observe the following rituals:

Morning Rituals

• Wake up during Brahma Muhurta.
• Take a holy bath and wear clean clothes.
• Clean the home temple.
• Take a Sankalp to observe the Ekadashi fast.
• Meditate on Lord Vishnu.
  
  

Vishnu Puja

• Place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu.
• Offer Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, sandalwood, incense, and a ghee lamp.
• Offer fruits and sattvic food.
• Recite Vishnu Sahasranama.
• Chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya."
  
  

Evening Worship

• Perform Vishnu Aarti.
• Read or listen to the Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Katha.
• Spend time in bhajans, meditation, and devotional activities.
  
  

Fasting Rules for Yogini Ekadashi

Devotees observe the fast according to their capacity.

Nirjala Vrat

Complete fast without food or water.

Phalahar Vrat

Fruits, milk, dry fruits, and approved fasting foods may be consumed.

• Foods Allowed: Fruits, Milk and dairy products, Dry fruits, Sabudana, Singhara flour, Rock salt (Sendha Namak)
• Foods to Avoid: Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Onion and garlic, Non-vegetarian food, Alcohol and intoxicants

Spiritual Benefits of Yogini Ekadashi

According to Hindu beliefs, observing Yogini Ekadashi with faith may help devotees:

• Remove accumulated negative karma
• Receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu
• Improve health and happiness
• Attract prosperity and financial stability
• Strengthen devotion and self-discipline
• Attain inner peace and spiritual progress
• Overcome obstacles in personal and professional life

Many devotees also perform charity, feed the needy, and donate food or clothes, believing these acts further increase the spiritual merit of the day.

What is the Next Ekadashi After Yogini Ekadashi?

After Yogini Ekadashi on 10 July 2026, the next Ekadashi will be Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi, which falls on 25 July 2026. Devshayani Ekadashi marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the sacred four-month period during which Lord Vishnu is believed to enter Yoga Nidra (divine cosmic sleep).