When is Yogini Ekadashi 2026? Date, parana time, puja rituals and significance

Yogini Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days in Hinduism. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. According to Drik Panchang, There are 24 observances in a year and Ekadashi falls twice a month.

Devotees fast and perform puja rites on this holy day. The Yogini Ekadashi Vrat is scheduled for this year on June 10, 11, 2026 in the month of Ashadha.

Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Date and Time

Ekadashi Tithi Begins - July 10, 2026 - 08:16 AMEkadashi Tithi Ends - July 11, 2026 - 05:22 AMOn 11th Jul, Parana Time - 01:50 PM to 04:36 PMOn Parana Day Hari Vasara End Moment - 10:32 AMGauna Yogini Ekadashi on Saturday, July 11, 2026Ekadashi Tithi Begins - July 10, 2026 - 08:16 AMEkadashi Tithi Ends - July 11, 2026 - 05:22 AMParana Time for Gauna Ekadashi - July 12, 2026 - 05:32 AM to 08:18 AMOn Parana Day Dwadashi would be over before Sunrise

Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Significance

Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days in Sanatan Dharma.

The day holds an immense religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. Lord Vishnu is worshipped on this auspicious day. It is believed that devotees can break the cycle of life and death and atone for past transgressions by observing this fast. This fast is believed to purify body, mind, and soul by keeping this fast. Spiritual devotees observe Ekadashi fast every month since it is believed that they can get the place in the abode of Lord Vishnu, Baikuntha Dham.

Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Puja Rituals

1. During Brahma Muhurat, one should get up in the morning and clean the home. Then one must take a holy bath before beginning the puja rituals2. Only pure water should be used for the bath; no soap or body cleaners should be used. Next, place an idol of Lord Vishnu, light a diya with desi ghee, offer flowers or a garland, apply tilak, and present fruits and sweets to begin the puja procedures. 3. It is recommended that devotees recite Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye throughout the day. They should keep their minds clear, unwind, and make sure that their meals don't contain any tamasic food.

Mantra

1. Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!2. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham..!!3. Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!