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In Sanatan tradition, Ekadashi date is considered to be the most sacred, best and most auspicious among all the dates. This holy day is completely dedicated to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the creator of the world. It is believed that any devotee who worships Lord Vishnu by keeping a fast on this day with true heart and full devotion, gets freedom from all the severe troubles, sins and troubles of life forever and there resides happiness, peace and unbroken prosperity in the house.
According to the Hindu calendar, one Ekadashi each falls in the Krishna and Shukla Paksha of every month, making a total of 24 Ekadashi dates in the entire year. Among these, Ekadashi falling in Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month ‘Known as ‘Yogini Ekadashi’. This year, due to change in dates and timing of Hari Vasar, the fast of Yogini Ekadashi will be observed on two different days. Let us know the exact date, auspicious time and exact time of Paran for the householders and Vaishnav sect.
Yogini Ekadashi fast will be for two days: Know which date is right for you?
According to the calculations of the Panchang, this year Ashadh Krishna Ekadashi Tithi is starting on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 08:16 AM. This date is the next day i.e. July 11, 2026, Saturday at 05:22 am Will remain valid till.
Since ‘Hari Vasar’ (the initial fourth part of Ekadashi tithi) is ending at 10.32 am on 11th July, the fast this time is divided into two different dates as per the rules of the scriptures:
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Fast for householders (common people): All householders and common devotees 10 July 2026, Friday Will keep fast on Yogini Ekadashi. Even if there is no Udayatithi on this day, the effect of Ekadashi will remain throughout the day.
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Fast for Vaishnav sect (saint-sanyasi): People associated with Vaishnav sect and Akharas who follow the path of salvation and devotion. 11 July 2026, Saturday Will observe this holy fast.
Yogini Ekadashi 2026: All auspicious Choghadiya and Muhurta of puja
For the devotees observing fast on 10th July, there are many very auspicious auspicious times to worship Lord Vishnu in the morning. Main puja on this day From 08:16 am to 10:42 am Doing it between will be most fruitful. Apart from this, other auspicious times of the day are as follows:
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Profit-Progress Muhurta: 07:15 AM to 08:59 AM
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Amrit-best time: 08:59 am to 10:42 am
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Brahma Muhurta (Morning): 04:10 am to 04:50 am
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Abhijeet Muhurta (Afternoon): 11:59 am to 12:54 pm
Great coincidence of Dhriti, Shool Yoga and Bharani Nakshatra
This year many special astronomical and astrological yogas are being formed on Yogini Ekadashi. at sunrise on 10th July ‘Dhriti Yoga’ Will last till 07:15 am, after which ‘Shul Yoga’ Will start which will continue till 03:51 am the next day on 11th July. After this ‘Gand Yoga’ will take place.
If we talk about constellations then on the day of fasting ‘Bharani Nakshatra’ Will remain till 01:15 pm, after which ‘Krittika Nakshatra’ Will start. Due to the influence of these constellations and yogas, the results of worshiping Vishnu Sahasranama done on this day increases manifold.
Bhadra’s shadow will remain on the fast, but there will be no harm on earth
According to astrology, as soon as Ekadashi date starts on 10th July, from 05:31 am in the morning. bhadra period Will also start, which will last till 08:16 am. This Bhadra will last for more than 2 hours.
A matter of relief: According to astrological calculations, this Bhadra is not going to reside on the earth but in the ‘heavenly world’. The scriptures rule that whenever Bhadra is in heaven or underworld, it does not have any inauspicious or negative effect on the humans living on the mortal world (earth) and their auspicious works. Therefore devotees can perform their puja without any fear.
Different Parana Timing of fasting on both days
The full results of any Ekadashi fast are achieved only when its Parana (breaking of the fast) is done on the next day within the auspicious and precise Muhurta. Paran timings for the fasts of both the days are as below:
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Parana for those observing fast on 10th July (For Smartas): Those who observe fast on Friday, they will observe fast on the next day i.e. On July 11, from 01:50 pm to 04:36 pm You can break your fast between. (Due to Saturday morning being Hari Vasar, Parana will be prohibited in the morning).
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Parana for those observing fast on 11th July (For Vaishnavas): Those devotees who observe fast on Saturday, On July 12, from 05:32 am to 08:18 am You can complete the process of Parana at a very auspicious time between. Giving satvik food or direct donation to a Brahmin at the time of Parana is considered very auspicious.