Yogini Ekadashi 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Paran Time, Vrat Katha, Mantra & Aarti
Yogini Ekadashi is one of the most spiritually rewarding fasts (vrat) of the Hindu year, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observed in the Krishna Paksha (waning phase) of the Ashadha month, it is believed to wash away sins, free the devotee from suffering and disease, and bless the home with peace and prosperity. The scriptures describe its merit as equal to feeding 88,000 Brahmins. Here is your complete guide to Yogini Ekadashi 2026 — the date, shubh muhurat, paran timing, vrat vidhi, the vrat katha, and the mantra and aarti of Lord Vishnu.
Yogini Ekadashi 2026: date & tithi
According to the Vedic Panchang, the Ashadha Krishna Ekadashi tithi in 2026 is as follows:
| Ekadashi tithi begins | Friday, 10 July 2026 at 08:15 AM |
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| Ekadashi tithi ends | Saturday, 11 July 2026 at 05:23 AM |
| Vrat for householders (grihastha) | Friday, 10 July 2026 |
| Vrat for Vaishnava devotees | Saturday, 11 July 2026 |
Since the tithi ends soon after sunrise on 11 July, as per shastra householders (grihastha) keep the fast on Friday, 10 July 2026, while devotees of the Vaishnava tradition observe it on 11 July.
Yogini Ekadashi shubh muhurat (10 July 2026)
- Brahma Muhurat: 04:54 AM to 05:26 AM
- Abhijit Muhurat: 01:24 PM to 02:28 PM
- Vijay Muhurat: 04:35 PM to 05:39 PM
These windows are considered especially auspicious for Vishnu puja, japa (mantra chanting) and meditation.
Yogini Ekadashi 2026 paran (vrat-breaking) time
The Ekadashi fast is broken on the next day (Dwadashi) within the prescribed paran window. For Yogini Ekadashi 2026, the paran time is Saturday, 11 July 2026, from 01:50 PM to 04:57 PM. Offer prayers to Lord Vishnu, then break the fast within this period — ideally after giving food or dakshina to a Brahmin or someone in need.
Significance of Yogini Ekadashi
Yogini Ekadashi is revered as a great remover of sins (paap-nashini). It is said that whoever observes this fast with faith is freed from the burden of past misdeeds, is relieved of ailments and misfortune, and is blessed with good health, wealth and, ultimately, liberation (moksha). Because Lord Vishnu is the preserver of the universe, worshipping Him on this Ekadashi is believed to bring stability, protection and grace into one’s life.
Yogini Ekadashi vrat vidhi (how to observe)
- Wake up during the Brahma Muhurat, bathe, and take a sankalpa (solemn vow) to keep the fast.
- Clean the puja space and place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu. Light a ghee lamp (diya).
- Worship Lord Vishnu with tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, sandalwood, incense, fruits and panchamrit — yellow offerings are especially dear to Him.
- Chant the Vishnu mantras and read or listen to the Yogini Ekadashi vrat katha.
- Observe the fast — nirjala (without water) if your health permits, or phalahar (fruits and milk) otherwise. Avoid rice, grains, onion and garlic.
- Spend the evening in bhajan and kirtan where possible, and perform the aarti.
- Break the fast (paran) the next day within the paran window, after charity and prayer.
Yogini Ekadashi vrat katha
In the beautiful city of Alakapuri ruled Kubera, the lord of wealth and a devoted worshipper of Lord Shiva. In his service was a yaksha named Hem Mali, whose daily duty was to bring fresh flowers from the Manasarovar lake for Kubera’s worship of Shiva. Hem Mali loved his wife dearly, and one day, lost in her company, he forgot his duty and arrived late for the puja.
Enraged that his worship had been delayed, Kubera cursed Hem Mali to be afflicted with leprosy, separated from his beloved wife, and banished from Alakapuri. Suffering greatly, Hem Mali wandered the earth until he reached the Himalayan ashram of the sage Markandeya. With his divine insight, the compassionate sage understood Hem Mali’s plight and advised him to observe the Yogini Ekadashi fast with complete devotion.
Hem Mali kept the vrat exactly as instructed. By its power, his leprosy was cured, he was reunited with his wife, and his former joy and dignity were restored. Since then, Yogini Ekadashi has been honoured as the fast that removes sin, cures disease, and returns well-being to the devotee.
Lord Vishnu mantras for Yogini Ekadashi
Chant these mantras during your puja and japa:
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय॥
ॐ विष्णवे नमः॥
ॐ नारायणाय विद्महे वासुदेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो विष्णुः प्रचोदयात्॥
श्रीकृष्ण गोविन्द हरे मुरारे। हे नाथ नारायण वासुदेवाय॥
Lord Vishnu aarti — Om Jai Jagdish Hare
ॐ जय जगदीश हरे, स्वामी जय जगदीश हरे।
भक्त जनों के संकट, क्षण में दूर करे॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
जो ध्यावै फल पावै, दुख बिनसे मन का।
सुख-सम्पत्ति घर आवै, कष्ट मिटे तन का॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
मात-पिता तुम मेरे, शरण गहूँ किसकी।
तुम बिनु और न दूजा, आस करूँ जिसकी॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
तुम पूरन परमात्मा, तुम अन्तरयामी।
पारब्रह्म परमेश्वर, तुम सबके स्वामी॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
तुम करुणा के सागर, तुम पालनकर्ता।
मैं मूरख खल कामी, कृपा करो भर्ता॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
दीनबन्धु दुखहर्ता, तुम ठाकुर मेरे।
अपने हाथ उठाओ, द्वार पड़ा तेरे॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
विषय विकार मिटाओ, पाप हरो देवा।
श्रद्धा-भक्ति बढ़ाओ, सन्तन की सेवा॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
तन-मन-धन सब कुछ है तेरा।
तेरा तुझको अर्पण, क्या लागे मेरा॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
जगदीश्वर जी की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे।
कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी, मनवांछित फल पावे॥ ॐ जय जगदीश हरे॥
Yogini Ekadashi 2026: FAQs
When is Yogini Ekadashi in 2026?
Yogini Ekadashi 2026 is on Friday, 10 July for householders (grihastha); Vaishnava devotees observe it on Saturday, 11 July. The Ekadashi tithi runs from 08:15 AM on 10 July to 05:23 AM on 11 July.
What is the paran (fast-breaking) time?
The paran is on 11 July 2026, between 01:50 PM and 04:57 PM.
Which deity is worshipped on Yogini Ekadashi?
Lord Vishnu (Shri Hari) is worshipped; tulsi and yellow offerings are considered especially dear to Him.
May the grace of Lord Vishnu bless you this Yogini Ekadashi. For a personalised auspicious muhurat, remedies or guidance based on your own birth chart, you can talk to an astrologer on Astro Logics, or explore our spiritual library of aartis, chalisas and mantras.
Note: This article is based on the Vedic Panchang, traditional beliefs and astrological calculations. Dates and muhurat timings are for general reference (standard North-India panchang) and may vary slightly by location — please confirm with your local panchang or a learned pandit before observing the vrat.
