Yogini Ekadashi 2021: There is 1 ekadashi tithi in each paksha of every month. Each of these ekadashis are known by different names. Ekadashi tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadh month is called Yogini Ekadashi Tithi. The fast of Yogini Ekadashi will be observed on July 5, 2021. Lord Vishnu is worshiped by fasting on Yogini Ekadashi. Regarding this Ekadashi, Lord Krishna has said that the benefits of fasting on Yogini Ekadashi are equivalent to feeding 88 thousand Brahmins.
Date and Auspicious Timings Of Yogini Ekadashi
According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month will start from July 04, 07:55 pm on Sunday, and this Ekadashi will end on July 5 at 10:30 pm. Along with Udaya Tithi, Ekadashi Tithi will be observed on July 5. Therefore Yogini Ekadashi fast will be observed on July 5, 2021.
Devotees will observe the Yogini Ekadashi fast on July 5, and end it on July 06. On this day, devotees may end the fast between 05:29 to 08:16 in the morning. According to the rules of ekadashi fast, the fast should be broken before the end of dwadashi Tithi.
Date, Time And Significance Of Yogini Ekadashi
In ancient times, a gardener by the name of Hem worked for King Kuber of Alkapuri city. His responsibility was to bring flowers from Mansarovar to worship Lord Shiva every day. One day the gardener was late in bringing flowers. This angered King Kuber. He cursed Hem. According to the curse Hem would contract leprosy, and would be separated from his wife.
Hem, who suffered due to the curse, wandered and reached the ashram of Markandeya Rishi. After knowing about the condition of the gardener there, the sage asked him to observe Yogini Ekadashi fast. Hem benefitted by fasting on Yogini Ekadashi. His leprosy was cured, and he attained salvation.