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Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month has great importance in Hindu religion. This Ekadashi is called Yogini Ekadashi. In the year 2026, the fast of Yogini Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, 10th July. It is believed that those who worship Lord Vishnu on this day get relief from leprosy. By observing this fast, all the sins of a person are eliminated. It is also believed that those who observe fast on Yogini Ekadashi get a place at the feet of Lord Vishnu after death.

Observing this fast brings happiness and prosperity in life. In the year 2026, Ekadashi Tithi will start on Friday, July 10 at 08:16 am. This date will end the next day i.e. Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 05:22 am.

Don’t worry about the date of fasting

Many people may get confused about the date of fasting. This is because Ekadashi Tithi is ending soon after sunrise on 11th July. According to the rules of the scriptures, people who live with family i.e. lead a household life, they will observe fast only on Friday, 10th July. On the other hand, those who follow Vaishnav sect can keep fast on 11th July.

To get the full benefits of the fast, it is very important to break the fast at the right time. Breaking the fast is called Parana. The exact time of Parana of Yogini Ekadashi fast will start from 1:50 pm on 11th July. This time will last till 4:56 in the evening. You should break your fast during this time.

Why is Yogini Ekadashi special?

It is told in Padma Purana that fasting on Yogini Ekadashi brings a lot of virtue. This virtue is equivalent to feeding 88 thousand Brahmins. This fast eliminates the effects of every sin committed knowingly or unknowingly. According to old stories, Kuber Dev had a servant whose name was Hemmali. Due to the curse of Lord Shiva, Hemamali suffered from leprosy. Then Markandeya Rishi asked him to observe fast on Yogini Ekadashi. Hemmali observed this fast and with its effect his illness was completely cured. He also became as handsome as before. For this reason, this fast is considered best to remove the sorrows and diseases of the body.

Easy worship method of Yogini Ekadashi

On the day of Yogini Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi are worshiped together. Get up before sunrise on the morning of 10th July and take bath. After this wear clean yellow colored clothes. Then take a resolution to observe the fast by taking some water in your hand. Light a ghee lamp in front of the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu in the home temple. Offer yellow flowers, fruits, unbroken rice, sandalwood and prasad to the Lord. Keep basil leaves in the prasad of Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu does not accept his offerings without Tulsi leaves. While performing puja, read the fast story of Yogini Ekadashi or listen to it from others. Lastly, chant the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay’ and perform the aarti of Lord Vishnu.