When is Mohini Ekadashi? Know the exact date, auspicious time and complete worship method to please Lord Vishnu:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Ekadashi fast has special significance in Hindu religion, and in this also ‘Mohini Ekadashi’ of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is considered very fruitful. According to mythological beliefs, on this day Lord Vishnu took the form of ‘Mohini’ to save the nectar that came out during the churning of the ocean from the demons. It is believed that the devotees who observe fast on this day as per the rituals, all their sins are erased and they get freedom from the bondage of attachment and illusion. This year there is some confusion regarding the date and time of Mohini Ekadashi, let us know the exact time and time of Paran.

Mohini Ekadashi 2026: Date and auspicious time According to astrological calculations, the beginning of Ekadashi date of Vaishakh Shukla Paksha 27 April 2026 and will conclude at noon on 28 April 2026 Will happen. According to the belief of Udayatithi, the fast of Mohini Ekadashi 28 April 2026, Tuesday Will be kept.

Ekadashi Tithi Start: From 02:15 pm on 27th April 2026

Ekadashi date ends: By 12:40 pm on 28th April 2026

Time of Parana (breaking of fast): On April 29, 2026 between 05:45 am to 08:20 am

Simple worship method of Mohini Ekadashi On this day, wake up in the morning in Brahma Muhurta, take bath, wear clean clothes and take a pledge to fast. Light a lamp in front of the idol of Lord Vishnu and offer him fruits, flowers, nuts and especially ‘Tulsi Dal’. Since Lord Vishnu assumed the form of Mohini on this day, offering fragrant sandalwood and yellow clothes to him is considered extremely auspicious. During the puja, chant the mantra “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya” and listen to the story of Mohini Ekadashi. At the end, perform Aarti, offer food and do charity work.

Rules and religious importance of fasting People observing the fast of Mohini Ekadashi should start following the rules from the night of Dashami Tithi. Consumption of rice is prohibited on the day of Ekadashi. Observing this fast not only provides mental peace but also increases the good fortune of the person. Those who cannot observe a complete fast can observe a fast. Night vigil and Sankirtan have been given special importance in this fast, because through this one quickly receives the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Story of Amrit Paan and Mohini Avatar According to religious texts, when after the churning of the ocean, a dispute broke out between the gods and the demons for the nectar pot, then to confuse the demons, Shri Hari took the incarnation of ‘Mohini’, the most beautiful woman in the world. She charmed the demons with her beauty and words and gave all the nectar to the gods to drink. Due to this the gods became immortal and religion was protected. This is the reason why this Ekadashi is worshiped as ‘Mohini Ekadashi’, which brings wisdom and positivity in life.