The Ekadashi fast is considered highly auspicious in Hinduism for pleasing Lord Vishnu and seeking his divine blessings. As per the Hindu Panchang, Ekadashi is observed twice every month — once during the Shukla Paksha and once during the Krishna Paksha.

Currently, the month of Ashadha is underway, and the Ekadashi falling during the Krishna Paksha of this month is known as Yogini Ekadashi, which holds immense spiritual importance.

Yogini Ekadashi 2025 Date And Timings:

In 2025, Yogini Ekadashi will be observed today, on June 21. According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi tithi began at 7:18 AM on June 21 and will conclude at 4:27 AM on June 22.

Based on the sunrise timings and the Ekadashi tithi, the fast will be observed on June 21, while Parana (breaking of the fast) can be done on June 22 between 1:47 PM and 4:35 PM.

Auspicious Yogas On Yogini Ekadashi:

This year, Yogini Ekadashi will coincide with Ashwini Nakshatra and Atigand Yoga on June 21. Additionally, the Abhijit Muhurat will be from 11:59 AM to 12:47 PM, and Amrit Kaal will last from 1:12 PM to 2:40 PM.

Yogini Ekadashi Puja Vidhi:

The observance of the Yogini Ekadashi fast begins from the Dashami tithi itself. On Ekadashi day, devotees should wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean red or yellow clothes. The worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi is done together on this day.

Devotees should offer sandalwood paste, jaggery-chickpea prasad, seasonal fruits, flowers, and naivedya during the puja. Light incense and lamps, recite the Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Katha, and conclude with the Aarti.

Spiritual Significance Of Yogini Ekadashi:

It is believed that observing the Yogini Ekadashi fast absolves all sins and leads to the fulfillment of desires. After death, the devotee is believed to attain salvation by reaching the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu. Scriptures suggest that observing this single Ekadashi is equivalent to feeding 88,000 Brahmins, in terms of spiritual merit.

Remedies To Perform On Yogini Ekadashi:

  • To attract blessings and prosperity, the following remedies are suggested on this day:
  • Offer Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu and light a lamp near the Tulsi plant in the evening for economic growth and divine grace.
  • Chant the mantra “Om Bhagavate Vasudevaya Namah” and circumambulate the Tulsi plant seven times for spiritual protection.
  • Donate food items such as wheat, rice, lentils, khichdi, and puri-sabzi to the needy. It is believed that Goddess Annapurna resides in homes where food donations are made on Ekadashi.

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