When Is Yogini Ekadashi In 2025? Know Date, Significance, Puja Rituals, And More

Yogini Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to free devotees from diseases and sins. Here's everything you need to know about its rituals, date, and significance.

As per the Hindu lunar calendar, Yogini Ekadashi is observed every year on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of the Ashadha month. In 2025, the auspicious fast falls on Saturday, June 21. This sacred occasion is devoted to Lord Vishnu, and observing this vrat (fast) is believed to bring physical well-being and spiritual purification.

According to the Brahmavaivarta Purana, Yogini Ekadashi is considered one of the most potent Ekadashi fasts for removing chronic illnesses and sins. It is especially significant for those experiencing prolonged mental or physical distress, as it is said to grant relief and positive transformation.

Yogini Ekadashi 2025: Date And Time

• Ekadashi Begins: 21 June 2025 at 7:18 AM
• Ekadashi Ends: 22 June 2025 at 4:27 AM
• Fasting Day: 21 June 2025 (Saturday)

As per tradition, the Ekadashi fast is observed on the day when the Ekadashi tithi is prevailing at sunrise. Therefore, the fast will be observed on June 21, 2025.

Rituals To Follow On Yogini Ekadashi

Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and also pay special reverence to Tulsi (Holy Basil), which holds sacred significance in Vaishnavite traditions. Here are key rituals:

• Morning Routine: Begin with a bath and wear clean clothes.
• Worship Rituals: Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and Tulsi Mata.
• Tulsi Puja: Pour water at the base of the Tulsi plant, light a diya and incense sticks.
• Circumambulation: Do 7 rounds of Tulsi and chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.”
• Sacred Offering: Ensure that Tulsi leaves are included in the offering made to Lord Vishnu. It's believed that He does not accept bhog (offerings) without it.
• Tulsi Mala: Devotees may wear or use a Tulsi rosary for chanting mantras. Planting a Tulsi plant on this day is also considered highly auspicious.

Spiritual And Health Benefits Of Yogini Ekadashi

Fasting on this day is said to bring mental clarity, bodily healing, and spiritual upliftment. It helps overcome ancestral curses (Pitru Dosha), dispels household conflicts, and clears negative energy. With sincere devotion, it is believed that prosperity and harmony enter the devotee’s life by the grace of Lord Vishnu.

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