Yogini Ekadashi 2025 Vrat – Purifies the Body

Devotees observe Yogini Ekadashi Vrat during the Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month. On this sacred day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu (Shri Hari Narayan). This fast removes all kinds of sins and helps cure various health issues, especially skin diseases. It holds great importance for those seeking physical and spiritual cleansing.

Yogini Ekadashi Vrat 2025 Date & Timings

Yogini Ekadashi: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Parana (Breaking the Fast): June 22, from 2:03 PM to 4:46 PM
Hari Vasara End Time: 9:41 AM on June 22
Ekadashi Begins: June 21 at 7:18 AM
Ekadashi Ends: June 22 at 4:27 AM

Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi (Rituals)

Start fasting from sunrise to sunset on the day of Ekadashi.
Begin following the vrat rules a day earlier. Avoid salt on Dashami night.
Wake up before sunrise and take a bath.
Maintain cleanliness and chant Lord Vishnu’s mantras throughout the day.
Avoid eating grains and refrain from frequent water intake.
Prepare salt-free food if needed.
Break the fast the next day after offering food to Lord Vishnu and lighting a lamp.
If you miss the morning parana, break the fast after midday.

Importance of Ekadashi

Yogini Ekadashi grants prosperity, happiness, and spiritual upliftment. According to scriptures, observing this fast offers as much merit as feeding 88,000 Brahmins. It purifies the body and destroys negative karma.

Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Story)

In ancient times, King Kubera ruled over Alkapuri and worshipped Lord Shiva. A gardener named Hem Mali worked in his garden and brought flowers daily from Manasarovar. One day, Hem got distracted with his wife and forgot to deliver flowers. Upon learning this, the king cursed him to suffer separation from his wife and leprosy.

Wandering in misery, Hem eventually reached the ashram of Sage Markandeya, who learned of his suffering. The sage advised him to observe the Yogini Ekadashi Vrat. Hem followed the instructions sincerely. As a result, he regained his health, purified his body, and reunited with his wife to live happily again.