Yogini Ekadashi 2025 Vrat Niyam: Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadh month is called Yogini Ekadashi, which holds special significance for the devotees of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, worship is done in a ritualistic manner and fasting is observed so that the seeker can attain happiness, prosperity, and fulfillment of wishes in his life. By observing Yogini Ekadashi, a person gets spiritual benefits and blessings.

But at the same time, it is necessary to strictly follow some rules on this day. If these rules are ignored, then the effect of the merits completed can be nullified and difficulties start coming in life. Therefore, it is very important to worship with caution and devotion on this holy day and avoid forbidden acts.

Yogini Ekadashi Date
According to the Vedic Panchang, Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadh month will start on June 21 at 7:18 am and end on June 22 at 4:27 am. According to the Udayatithi, the Yogini Ekadashi fast will be observed on this day, the 21st of June.

Do these things on the day of Yogini Ekadashi

Get up early in the morning, take a bath and offer arghya to Lord Sun.

Remember Lord Vishnu and take a pledge to observe Ekadashi fast.

Light a lamp of desi ghee in front of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi in the temple.

Offer fruits, flowers, and satvik food to God.

Chant mantras and read Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Katha.

Perform aarti after the puja and distribute prasad.

Worship Tulsi, but avoid pouring water on Tulsi or touching it.

Circumambulate the Tulsi plant from a distance and light a lamp.

Keep these things in mind on the day of Yogini Ekadashi.

Do not consume rice and tamasic food at all, this can destroy virtues.

Do not fight with anyone on this day and do not keep bad thoughts in your mind.

Avoid wearing black clothes.

It is forbidden to pluck Tulsi leaves or offer water.

Stay away from any kind of wrong habit or deed on Ekadashi.

Importance of Yogini Ekadashi
The story of Yogini Ekadashi fast is mentioned in Brahma Vivarta Purana. This fast is especially considered to remove diseases and physical suffering. According to the North Indian Hindi calendar, this fast falls in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashadha and has special religious significance. Lord Krishna had explained in detail the importance of Yogini Ekadashi to Dharmaraj Yudhishthira. In Hinduism, fasting is considered a means of connecting the soul to Brahma. Therefore, one should focus on the spiritual and worldly benefits of Ekadashi fast while following the rules and scriptural norms. A person fasting on this day should perform special worship, which includes Lakshmi Puja, Kubera Puja, Kanakdhara Puja and Lakshmi-Narayan Puja. If someone is facing financial or business problems, then these worships are considered to be especially fruitful on the day of Yogini Ekadashi.

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