Yogini Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The festival is observed on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of the waning phase of the moon in the month of Ashadha. It is a day for fasting and prayer, believed to cleanse sins and grant spiritual merit.

Devotees look forward to fasting on this day and seek the blessings of Lord Vishu and Goddess Lakshmi. This Ekadashi is described as the one that occurs on the 11th lunar day of the waxing fortnight of the Hindu month of Jyestha. Yogini Ekadashi is a significant day for Hindus and is observed across all states in India where Hinduism is practiced.

About Yogini Ekadashi

This auspicious day will be observed on Saturday, June 21, 2025. On this day, devotees observe a fast and abstain from food and water, and pray to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi to seek divine blessings. It is believed that fasting on the Ekadashi is an important ritual of this day.

Date and time of Yogini Ekadashi

Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 07:18 AM on Jun 21, 2025

Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 04:27 AM on Jun 22, 2025

Rituals of Yogini Ekadashi

On this auspicious day, devotees should wake up early and take a bath before Sunrise. Clean your home with Gangajal and wear neat and clean clothes. It is best to visit the Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi temple on this day to seek blessings. But if you can't visit the temple, you can worship the deity at home.

Prepare an asan and put a yellow cloth on it. Place the idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Offer flowers, panchamrit, bhog (kheer, fruits, and dry fruits) and recite Vishnu Sahasranama, Vishnu Stotra, Geeta, and finally perform Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi Aarti.