Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Perform Lord Vishnu’s worship on July 10–11 using this ritual method, one fast will give you the great virtue of feeding 80 thousand Brahmins Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Perform Lord Vishnu’s worship on July 10–11 using this ritual method; a single fast yields the immense merit of feeding 80,000 Brahmins.

Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is known as ‘Yogini Ekadashi’. This fast has been given very special importance in Hindu religion. In the year 2026, this holy date is falling on 10th and 11th July. According to the scriptures, fasting on Yogini Ekadashi is considered to destroy all sins and provide salvation. It is said about this Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Vishnu that the devotee who observes this fast with full devotion gets the same virtuous results as feeding 80 thousand Brahmins. If you are also looking for happiness, prosperity and spiritual peace in life, then this fast can be especially fruitful for you.

Story of Yogini Ekadashi: What is the mythological significance behind it?

According to the legend of Yogini Ekadashi, the story of Kubera’s gardener Hem and his wife is prevalent. In this story, it is told how due to his mistake, the gardener got the curse of leprosy and how by fasting on Yogini Ekadashi, he got freedom from that curse. By the grace of Lord Vishnu, the effect of this fast destroyed his sins. On the day of fasting, after the ritual worship of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi, listening or reading this story gives special results. It is believed that the devotee who listens to this story, poverty is destroyed in his house and Goddess Lakshmi resides in his house.

Worship method and auspicious time: Please please Lord Vishnu in this way

On the day of Yogini Ekadashi, one should wake up early in the morning, take bath and meditate and start the fast by taking a resolution. Offering yellow flowers, Akshat, incense, lamp and Panchamrit to Lord Vishnu during the puja is considered extremely auspicious. On the date of Ekadashi, consume satvik food and if possible observe the fast by remaining waterless or fruitless. Keep in mind that consumption of rice is considered prohibited on this day. Recite Vishnu Sahastranam in the evening and break the fast the next day on Dwadashi Tithi by giving donations to Brahmins. With your little loyalty and devotion, you can earn inexhaustible virtue equivalent to serving a feast to 80 thousand Brahmins.