Yogini Ekadashi 2024 Date, Vrat Khatha, Rituals and Significance

Yogini Ekadashi is one of the most important Ekadashi according to the Hindu calendar. Ekadashi is often considered a holy day of partial fasting. Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha and Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha are the two Ekadashis falling in a year. Yogini Ekadashi falls in the month of Ashadha on Krishna Paksha date. Yogini Ekadashi is the eleventh day of every half month according to the Vedic lunar calendar. The second half is when the moon is waxing or rising, and the second half is when the moon is waning or waning, which is known as the dark fortnight. Yogini Ekadashi, which falls in the waning period of Krishna Paksha Tithi, is usually celebrated in June or July as per the calendar. Yogini Ekadashi comes after Nirjala Ekadashi, which falls on the Shukla Paksha tithi of Jyestha month and starts before Dev Shaymin.

Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi 2024

Yogini Ekadashi is celebrated in the month of Ashadha i.e. during Krishna Paksha, which is the waning phase of the moon. This fast is especially important for those who are suffering from skin diseases like leprosy. If the fast and puja is performed strictly then Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi has deep significance in a person’s life. Like other Ekadashis, the fast also starts at sunrise and continues till sunrise the next day. The person observing the fast should not take any kind of grains or cereals like wheat, barley, or rice. It is also necessary that the follower should remain clean throughout the day and chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu. As per the fasting ritual, the devotee should stay awake during the night and pray to Lord Vishnu for good health.

Yogini Ekadashi Date

Yogini Ekadashi on Tuesday, 02 July 2024

Yogini Ekadashi Start Time – 01 July 2024 at 10:26 AM

Yogini Ekadashi End Time – 02 July 2024 at 08:42 AM

Yogini Ekadashi Parana time

Yogini Ekadashi (breakfast) time – 03 July 2024 at 06:08 AM

Dwadashi ending time on Paran Tithi – 07:10 AM

Yogini Ekadashi Vrat 2024

Devotees or observers of Yogini Ekadashi are expected to wake up early and take a holy bath before starting the rituals of the ceremony. While conducting all the rituals, it is important to have complete dedication and devotion. Devotees must observe Yogini Ekadashi fast. Devotees should worship and pray to the goddess, and also bring incense sticks, candles, and basil leaves. To complete the fast, the story of Yogini Ekadashi should be recited. Aarti of the deity should be performed, and then sacred food (Prasad) should be distributed to all. Devotees should visit the temple of Lord Vishnu during the Yogini Ekadashi festival to receive the divine blessings of the deity.

Yogini Ekadashi fasting rituals begin on the eve of Dashami (tenth day). On this special day, observers are expected to eat a sattvik meal before the date of sunset. The fast will continue till the end of the Ekadashi date. No night sleep is allowed for observers. To please Lord Vishnu, he should spend his entire day reciting mantras. Doing charity on the eve of Yogini Ekadashi is considered extremely virtuous. The supervisor should help the Brahmins by donating food, clothes, and money.

Yogini Ekadashi of Rituals

• Devotees should wake up early in the morning and take a bath in holy rivers like Ganga.
• Devotees should show devotion and pure emotions while performing the rituals of Yogini Ekadashi.
• Devotees should observe Yogini Ekadashi fast for at least one day.
• Offer incense sticks, flowers, and basil leaves to Lord Vishnu.
• Devotees should visit the temple of Lord Vishnu on the day of Dashami.
• The ‘Vishnu Sahasranama’ mantra should be chanted while performing the ritual.
• Dedicate the entire day and night to Lord Vishnu and perform puja to please the Lord.
• On this day, devotees should remain engaged in charitable activities. Or donate food, clothes, and money to the poor.

Yogini Ekadashi of Significance

On the day of Yogini Ekadashi, Sri Hari or Lord Narayana, one of the other deities of Lord Vishnu, is worshipped. This day is important for the devotees who believe that Yogini Ekadashi Vrat or fasting brings prosperity and happiness to their lives. This fast is observed only once a year, hence those who observe it get the same virtue by feeding 88 thousand Brahmins. According to the Padma Purana, everyone who religiously follows the rituals of Yogini initiation experiences meaningful transformation in their lives.

Yogini Ekadashi of Vrat Katha

There are two stories of Yogini Ekadashi. One is Yudhishthir, the eldest son of the Pandavas, and the other is Hem Mali, the gardener of Kubera, the god of wealth. Lord Krishna also advised his cousin Yudhishthira, the eldest Pandava, on the importance of the Yogini Ekadashi fast. Lord Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu on earth, had said: “O King, I will tell you about the best day of all fasts, Ekadashi, which occurs during the dark part of the month of Ashadha. It is known as Yogini Ekadashi, and it eliminates all types of immoral reactions and provides ultimate salvation.

This Ekadashi rescues those drowned in the vast ocean of material life and takes you to the shores of the spiritual realm. This day is the origin of all sacred fasting days in the three worlds. The fast of Yogini Ekadashi is really powerful and auspicious.

King Kuber was a staunch Shiva devotee who offered flowers to the Lord every day. A Yaksha named Hem Mali used to work as a gardener. He will get Kuber’s flowers from Mansarovar every day. However, he got the flowers but he neglected to send them to Kubera because he was too busy with his beloved wife. As a result, the king sent his servant to find out the real reason for Hem’s carelessness.

When Kubera found out, he became angry and cursed Hema with fatal leprosy and forced him to divorce his wife. Hem had left the palace and was suffering greatly due to illness. After wandering in the forest for many years Hem reached the ashram of sage Markandeya and after listening to his story, he advised him to observe Yogini Ekadashi fast.

Hem Mali kept the fast enthusiastically and prayed for forgiveness from Lord Vishnu. As a result of the Lord accepting his prayers, Hem was cleansed of all his sins. He was no longer suffering and was reunited with his beloved wife.

On Yogini Ekadashi, any devotee who observes this fast and prays to Lord Vishnu with pure thoughts and feelings will get freedom from all problems and health concerns. On this day, you can pray to the Lord of the Lotus Feet by reciting Vishnu Mantras or Vishnu Sahasranama. The fast of Yogini Ekadashi is considered equivalent to feeding 88 Brahmins. Yogini Ekadashi is the best day to get rid of worrisome health problems. Learn the proper puja ritual method from our experts to receive the divine blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Wrapping Up

Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is called Yogini Ekadashi. It is also known as Shayani Ekadashi. According to the Puranas, whoever observes a fast on this Ekadashi and worships the Lord, all his sins are destroyed. He enjoys all the comforts and luxuries in his life and the end, he attains salvation. If you want to know more details about Yogini Ekadashi then you can take an online astrology consultation.