Yogini Ekadashi 2025: Date, Rituals, and Spiritual Benefits of Fasting

The date of Yogini Ekadashi 2025 is very special. It arrives only once in a year and it brings peace, hope and blessings. This is the day of fasting, praying and being near Lord Vishnu. It occurs in the Ashadha month, and in the dark fortnight of the moon.

This is a day of fasting for many people. They are believers of the rituals. They consider that it can assist in the elimination of sins and grant good health. It also carries spiritual enhancement and inner happiness.

Although the idea of fasting might seem difficult, it is actually easy when you do it with love. It is the power of this day because of that. Feel calm, focused, and happy: that is what Yogini Ekadashi fasting will help you start with. So, let’s explore its date, fasting rules, and spiritual benefits.

What Is Yogini Ekadashi?

The word Ekadashi means the 11th day. It comes twice every month—once during the bright moon (Shukla Paksha) and once during the dark moon (Krishna Paksha). Yogini Ekadashi comes during the Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashadha, which is around June or July.

This fast is not just about skipping food. It’s a way to grow spiritually. On this day, people pray to Lord Vishnu and try to stay close to Him with love and devotion. Many people believe that fasting on Yogini Ekadashi removes sins and brings peace.

Yogini Ekadashi 2025: Date and Tithi

Mark your calendars now. In 2025, Yogini Ekadashi falls on:

• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 06:48 PM on June 20, 2025
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 03:57 PM on June 21, 2025
• Parana Time (fast-breaking): 05:48 AM to 08:44 AM on June 22, 2025
• Dwadashi Tithi Ends at 12:51 PM on June 22, 2025

You must break your fast only after sunrise and before the end of Dwadashi Tithi. But remember—not during Hari Vasara, which is the early part of Dwadashi.

Why Yogini Ekadashi Is Important

So, what makes this day special? First, this fast helps you move toward moksha or spiritual freedom. Second, it is said that this vrat heals the body and mind. In ancient texts, Shri Krishna told Yudhishthira (the eldest Pandava) that fasting on this day is more powerful than giving in charity or doing big religious ceremonies.

People who follow Yogini Ekadashi fasting with pure heart gain blessings from Lord Vishnu and feel more balanced in life.

Yogini Ekadashi Puja and Rituals

Let’s now talk about what to do on this holy day.

Start Early

Get up before sunrise. Take a bath. While bathing, chant this prayer:

"Ganga Cha Yamuna Chaiva Godavari Saraswati, Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru"

This chant brings blessings from seven holy rivers.

Puja Vidhi (Worship Process)

• Light a lamp with ghee or oil.
• Offer Tulsi leaves, flowers, and incense to Lord Vishnu.
• Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”.
• Recite the Vishnu Sahasranama if possible.

You can also do a Havan or sing bhajans (devotional songs) at home. Many people wear Rudraksha beads, especially the 10 or 19 Mukhi Rudraksha.

Try to stay focused on God the whole day. Keep your heart full of love and your mind calm.

How to Observe Yogini Ekadashi Vrat

Here’s how to follow the fast, step by step:

On Dashami (Day Before)

• Eat only one light, vegetarian meal before sunset.
• Don’t eat grains, onions, or garlic.
• Get ready to fast with full faith.

On Ekadashi Day

• Take a bath and start the fast.
• Avoid all kinds of grains, beans, and meat.
• Try to eat fruits, milk, or vrat-friendly foods if you’re not dry fasting.
• Spend the day in prayer and chanting.
• Stay awake at night, and continue remembering Lord Vishnu.

On Dwadashi (Next Day)

• Break the fast in the morning, during the right time.
• First, pray to Lord Vishnu, then eat.
• Offer food or clothes to Brahmins or people experiencing poverty.
• Don’t eat in someone else’s house.
• Avoid heavy food and follow gentle habits for the rest of the day.

What Not to Eat on Yogini Ekadashi

There are many food rules to follow. Here are the main things to avoid:

• Grains: rice, wheat, corn, barley
• Lentils: dal, chana, peas
• Vegetables: onion, garlic, eggplant, mushrooms
• Non-veg food: meat, fish, eggs
• Others: alcohol, caffeine, fermented foods, junk food

Instead, you can eat:

• Fruits
• Milk and curd
• Potatoes and sweet potatoes
• Singhara or Kuttu flour items
• Nuts and coconut water

The Story Behind Yogini Ekadashi (Vrat Katha)

There’s a powerful story behind this fast. It comes from the Brahma Vaivarta Purana.

Kubera, the treasurer of the gods, had a gardener named Hemamali. His job was to bring flowers for Shiva worship. One day, he skipped work and spent time with his wife. Kubera got very angry and cursed him with white leprosy.

Hemamali became sick and was thrown out of the divine city. While wandering in pain, he met Rishi Markandeya, a kind sage. The sage told him to fast on Yogini Ekadashi.

Hemamali followed all the rules with a pure heart. Soon, he was healed. He got his healthy body back and lived a happy life again. This shows how powerful the Yogini Ekadashi vrat can be.

Spiritual and Health Benefits of Yogini Ekadashi Fasting

There are many reasons to fast on this day. Let’s look at a few:

Spiritual Benefits

• Washes away sins
• It helps you grow spiritually
• It brings peace and focus
• Brings blessings from Lord Vishnu
• It helps you practice discipline

Health Benefits

• It gives rest to your digestive system
• Clears toxins from the body
• Improves metabolism
• It may help in weight management.
• Balances blood sugar levels
• It brings mental calm and clarity
• Some say it even supports autophagy (healing of body cells)

So, this one fast gives you both spiritual and health rewards!

Donation (Daan) on Yogini Ekadashi

Donating on this day brings more blessings. Here are some good things to give:

• Food items: rice, fruits, cooked meals
• Clothes: new or warm clothes for the needy
• Money: to temples or schools
• Religious items: lamps, incense, spiritual books
• Animal support: food for cows, donations to gaushalas

Always give with a happy and pure heart. That’s when your gift becomes powerful.

Conclusion 

Yogini Ekadashi 2025 is a golden chance to grow spiritually. By fasting and praying with a whole heart, you can remove past sins and bring peace to your life. This holy day helps you feel calm, focused, and blessed by Lord Vishnu.

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