Yogini Ekadashi योगिनी
Yogini Ekadashi falls in the waning fortnight of Ashadha, shortly before Chaturmas begins. It is observed for release from sin and disease and is regarded as a powerful step on the path of yoga toward liberation.
- Lunar month
- Ashadha
- Paksha
- Krishna (waning)
- Deity
- Vishnu
Significance
Yogini Ekadashi falls in the waning fortnight of Ashadha, shortly before Chaturmas begins. It is observed for release from sin and disease and is regarded as a powerful step on the path of yoga toward liberation.
How the fast is kept
Yogini Ekadashi is observed like every Ekadashi - a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu, avoiding grains, rice, lentils and beans from sunrise until it is broken the next morning on Dwadashi, within the paran window. Observers keep it as nirjala (without water), phalahar (fruit and non-grain foods) or a single satvik meal, according to their health and devotion. See the full Ekadashi guide for the complete rules and the list of all the Ekadashis.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yogini Ekadashi?
Yogini Ekadashi falls in the waning fortnight of Ashadha, shortly before Chaturmas begins. It is observed for release from sin and disease and is regarded as a powerful step on the path of yoga toward liberation.
Which month and paksha does Yogini Ekadashi fall in?
Yogini Ekadashi falls in Ashadha, in the Krishna Paksha (the waning fortnight).
When is the next Yogini Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH?
The next Yogini Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH is on 9 August 2026.
How is Yogini Ekadashi observed?
Like every Ekadashi, it is kept as a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu - avoiding grains, rice and beans - with worship, chanting and charity, and the fast broken the next morning (Dwadashi) during the paran window. See the full Ekadashi guide for the fasting rules.
Last updated 26 July 2026