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Yogini Ekadashi 2026 Auspicious time: Ekadashi fast has special significance in Hindu religion. Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is known as Yogini Ekadashi. It is believed that by observing this fast one gets freedom from all sins and brings happiness and prosperity in life. But this year i.e. in 2026 Yogini Ekadashi People are a little confused about the fast, because this time this fast is being observed on two different days. If you are also confused as to which day you should keep the fast, then let us know the complete mathematics of increasing and decreasing dates, auspicious time and the right time of Paran.
When is Yogini Ekadashi in 2026?
According to the Panchang, Ekadashi Tithi of Ashadh Krishna Paksha will start on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8.16 am. At the same time, it will end on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 5:22 am. Hari Vasar will end on July 11 at 10:32 am. This is the reason that this time the fast of Yogini Ekadashi will be observed on two different days.
Why does Ekadashi fall for two days?
The reason for Ekadashi or any fast falling on 2 days is the calculation of dates and the rule of sunrise. In the calendar, the date does not change with sunrise but on the basis of the position of the Moon and the Sun. Many times Ekadashi Tithi starts after sunrise and ends before sunrise the next day. At the same time, sometimes it persists between two sunrises. In such a situation, according to the rules of the calendar, householders and Vaishnav sects observe fast on different days.
When is Yogini Ekadashi fast for householders?
According to religious beliefs, in the Grihastha or Smarta tradition, Udaya Tithi i.e. the date at the time of sunrise is given more importance. Therefore, this year the fast of Yogini Ekadashi for the householders will be observed on Friday, July 10, 2026. Devotees observing fast on this day can perform Parana between 1:50 pm to 4:36 pm after Hari Vasar ends on 11th July.
When is Yogini Ekadashi for Vaishnav sect?
In Vaishnav sect, different rules are considered for Ekadashi fast. If Ekadashi tithi is ending after sunrise or there is a special coincidence of Dwadashi, then in Vaishnav tradition the fast is observed on the next day. It is also called Gauna Ekadashi. This year Vaishnav devotees will observe Yogini Ekadashi fast on Saturday, July 11, 2026. This fast will be broken on July 12 between 5:32 am to 8:18 am. However, on this day Dwadashi Tithi will end before sunrise, hence the time of Parana will be limited.
Importance of Yogini Ekadashi
According to religious beliefs, fasting on Yogini Ekadashi brings blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. It is said that due to the effect of this fast, a person’s sins are destroyed and happiness and prosperity come in life. In the Puranas, its importance has been described as feeding thousands of Brahmins and performing big yagyas.
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