Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Date, Vrat Katha, Significance & Puja Vidhi

What is Yogini Ekadashi 2026?

Yogini Ekadashi is one of the most spiritually potent Ekadashi fasts observed in the Hindu lunar calendar. It falls on the Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month, and is believed to absolve sins and grant divine blessings. The name “Yogini” refers to divine female energies, symbolizing spiritual connection and purification.

About Yogini Ekadashi Vrat

This sacred day is especially significant for devotees of Lord Vishnu. It is said to help cleanse the soul of past karma and diseases, ensuring a smooth spiritual journey. Observing Yogini Ekadashi also aids in liberation (moksha) and spiritual upliftment.

Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Date, Tithi & Muhurat (योगिनी एकादशी कब है)

All Ekadashi Tithi 2026, according to Hindu Calendar are available on Sanatana Journey.
Yogini Ekadashi 2026 date-

• Date: Thursday, 10 July 2026

• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 10 July 2026 at 08:16 AM

• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 11 July 2026 at 5:05 AM

Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Katha (in English)

Once upon a time, there was a gardener named Hem, who served King Kubera by providing flowers for Lord Shiva’s worship. 

He was devoted to a dancer named Vishalakshi and began neglecting his duties. Angry at his disobedience, Kubera cursed Hem to suffer from leprosy and live in isolation.

After years of misery, Hem met a sage who advised him to observe Yogini Ekadashi vrat. With full faith, Hem performed the fast, and by divine grace, his sins were washed away, and he regained a healthy body and peaceful life.

योगिनी एकादशी व्रत कथा (Yogini Ekadashi Katha in Hindi)

पुराणों के अनुसार, एक बार कुबेर के पुष्प माली हेममाली ने अपनी पत्नि से मिलने की लालसा में भगवान शिव की पूजा के लिए फूल पहुँचाने में कोताही की। 

इससे क्रोधित होकर कुबेर ने उसे कुष्ठ रोग होने का श्राप दिया। वर्षों तक कष्ट झेलने के बाद, हेममाली ने एक ऋषि से योगिनी एकादशी व्रत का महत्त्व जाना और विधिपूर्वक व्रत किया। परिणामस्वरूप, वह रोगमुक्त हुआ और पुण्य प्राप्त किया।

Yogini Ekadashi Significance (Yogini Ekadashi Ka Mahatva) or योगिनी एकादशी का महत्व

• Yogini Ekadashi helps eliminate sins and bad karma.

• It is known to heal chronic diseases and emotional pain.

• It grants spiritual growth, moksha, and divine blessings.

• As per Padma Purana, observing this Ekadashi is equivalent to feeding 88,000 Brahmins.

Yogini Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

• Wake up early and take a holy bath.

• Offer water, tulsi leaves, flowers, and prasad to Lord Vishnu.

• Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and other Ekadashi-specific mantras.

• Offer a ghee diya and incense.

• Read or listen to the Yogini Ekadashi vrat katha.

• After vrat katha, recite Lord Vishnu Chalisa and Lord Vishnu Aarti.

• Maintain a sattvic and peaceful state of mind throughout the day.

Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi

• Begin the vrat on Dashami night by consuming only satvik food before sunset.

• Observe nirjala (without water) or phalahar (fruits and milk) fast.

• Avoid rice, lentils, grains, and tamasic foods.

• Break the fast (parana) the next day after sunrise as per timing.

Fasting Rules of Yogini Ekadashi

• Avoid onion, garlic, meat, and grains.

• Maintain celibacy and spiritual discipline.

• Engage in charity, chanting, and scripture reading.

• Do not lie, argue, or harm any living being during the vrat.

Food Items to Take on Yogini Ekadashi

• Fresh fruits (banana, apple, papaya)

• Milk and dairy products (paneer, curd)

• Nuts and dry fruits

• Sabudana, rajgira, and kuttu flour recipes

• Rock salt instead of regular salt