Digital Desk. Yogini Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is considered extremely auspicious in Hindu religion. This Ekadashi is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. There is a religious belief that by fasting and worshiping with devotion and rituals on this day, one gets the special blessings of Lord Vishnu and many troubles of life are removed. This year the importance of Yogini Ekadashi has increased because on this day a rare and auspicious combination of Tripushkar Yoga and Bharani Nakshatra is taking place.
Know the date of Yogini Ekadashi
According to the Panchang, Yogini Ekadashi Tithi will start on July 10 at 8:16 am, while it will end on July 11 at 5:00 am. According to Udaya Tithi, household devotees will observe fast on July 10, while devotees following Vaishnav tradition will observe Yogini Ekadashi fast on July 11. The fast will be broken after worshiping Lord Vishnu on Dwadashi Tithi.
Tripushkar Yoga and Bharani Nakshatra will increase the virtuous results.
This year, due to the coincidence of Bharani Nakshatra with Tripushkar Yoga on Yogini Ekadashi, the religious importance of this festival has increased manifold. It is believed that in this auspicious yoga, by worshiping Lord Vishnu, chanting mantras, doing charity and fasting, the devotees get special virtuous results. On this occasion, events like special adornment of Lord Vishnu, worship, bhajan-kirtan and distribution of prasad will also be organized in the temples.
What is the religious significance of Yogini Ekadashi?
In religious texts, Yogini Ekadashi has been described as the festival of atonement for sins and spiritual progress. It is believed that by observing this fast with devotion, a person gets mental peace, happiness, prosperity, good health and blessings of Lord Vishnu. At the same time, the sorrow, poverty and stigma in life are destroyed and ultimately the path to salvation is paved.
Worship Lord Vishnu like this
On the day of Yogini Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi are ritually worshiped after morning bath. Consecrating God with conch is considered auspicious. Offering Tulsi Manjari has special significance in the puja. Apart from this, there is also a tradition of praying by lighting a lamp under the Peepal tree. According to religious beliefs, rice is not offered to Lord Vishnu on this day and even the fasting people do not consume rice.
What is the mythological story of Yogini Ekadashi?
The story of Yogini Ekadashi is related to Hemmali, the servant of King Kuber of Alkapuri. According to the story, Hemamali neglected his duties and misused the material for worshiping God, due to which he was punished with a serious illness. After suffering for a long time, on the instructions of Devarshi Narad, he observed Yogini Ekadashi fast with devotion and regularity. Due to the effect of fasting, he got relief from the disease and was able to regain his divine form. For this reason, this Ekadashi is considered a special festival of atonement for sins and self-purification.
Festival of faith and self-control
Yogini Ekadashi is not only a day of fasting but also a symbol of self-control, reverence and devotion to Lord Vishnu. There is a religious belief that devotees who observe fast and worship regularly on this day are blessed with happiness, peace and prosperity along with spiritual progress. This year, the auspicious combination of Tripushkar Yoga and Bharani Nakshatra has made the importance of this festival more special.
According to Pandit Akhilesh Mishra, Yogini Ekadashi is considered one of the major Ekadashis to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that by fasting, chanting, donating and worshiping with devotion and regularly on this day, a person gets the blessings of freedom from sins, mental peace and spiritual progress. This year, due to the coincidence of Tripushkar Yoga and Bharani Nakshatra, the religious importance of this Ekadashi has increased further.
Yogini Ekadashi 2026
Fast (Grihastha): July 10 Fast (Vaishnav): July 11 Ekadashi Tithi Start: July 10, 8:16 AM Ekadashi Tithi End: July 11, 5:00 AM Special Coincidence: Tripushkar Yoga and Bharani Nakshatra
Keep these things in mind during puja
Take bath in the morning and worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. Abhishekam to Lord Vishnu with conch. Offer basil leaves. Light a lamp under the Peepal tree. Do not offer rice to Lord Vishnu. Those fasting should also not consume rice.
