Mohini Ekadashi 2026: Mohini Ekadashi on 27th April, fasting and worship will erase sins and bring happiness and prosperity.

Mohini Ekadashi 2026: According to the Hindu calendar, Mohini Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakh. Actually, there are two Ekadashi dates in every month. One in Shukla Paksha and one in Krishna Paksha, but Mohini Ekadashi is considered to have special significance.

Astrologer and Tarot card reader Nitika Sharma, Director of Shri Lakshminarayan Astro Solution Ajmer told that the fast of Mohini Ekadashi will be observed on 27th April. On this day, Mohini form of Lord Vishnu is worshipped. By observing this fast, all the troubles of a person go away. It is believed that the fast of Mohini Ekadashi is the one that removes all kinds of sorrows, removes all sins and is the best fast among fasts.

Due to the effect of this fast, man gets rid of the trap and attains the world of Vishnu. Worshiping on the day of Mohini Ekadashi brings peace to the mind and increases wealth, fame and glory. On this day, the creator of the universe, Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi are worshipped. Besides, a fast is also observed for them. By virtue of this fast, all the sins committed unknowingly by the devotee are removed. One also receives the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

In Hindu religion, there are 24 Ekadashis in a year. Ekadashi date is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Sri Hari is worshiped on this day. Although all Ekadashis are considered important, but the Ekadashi falling in the Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month also has special significance. Ekadashi falling in Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is known as Mohini Ekadashi. The day of Mohini Ekadashi is celebrated to worship Lord Vishnu and his Mohini incarnation. Devotees observe Mohini Ekadashi fast to get rid of their past sins and live a life full of luxury. By fasting and worshiping on this day, the seeker attains happiness and good fortune. Along with this, happiness and prosperity also remains in the house.

Mohini Ekadashi date

According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi Tithi will start from 06:08 pm on Sunday, April 26 and will continue till 06:17 pm the next day, Monday, April 27. In such a situation, according to Udaya Tithi, the fast of Mohini Ekadashi will be observed on 27 April 2026.

Ekadashi fast gives more results than Yagya

According to the Puranas, Ekadashi is called Hari Vasar i.e. the day of Lord Vishnu. Scholars say that Ekadashi fast gives more results than Yagya and Vedic rituals. It is said in the Puranas that the ancestors get satisfaction from the virtue gained by observing this fast. The importance of Ekadashi fast has also been mentioned in Skanda Purana. By doing this the sins committed knowingly or unknowingly are eliminated.

Ekadashi fast in Puranas and Smriti texts

It is said in Skanda Purana that without Harivasar i.e. Ekadashi and Dwadashi fast, there is no salvation through penance, pilgrimage or any kind of virtuous conduct. Padma Purana says that the person who fasts on Ekadashi whether he wants to or not, becomes free from all sins and attains the supreme abode, Vaikuntha Dham. It is mentioned in Katyayana Smriti that it is the duty of all men and women from the age of eight to eighty years, without any distinction, to fast on Ekadashi. In Mahabharata, Shri Krishna has told Yudhishthir the names of 24 Ekadashis and their importance to avoid all sins and faults.

Importance of Ekadashi fast

In the Vedic culture since ancient times, yogis and sages have been giving importance to turning sense activities from materialism towards divinity. Fasting on Ekadashi is one of those sadhanas. According to Hindu scriptures, Ekadashi has two words Ek (1) and Dasha (10). True Ekadashi is to transform the ten senses and the activities of the mind from worldly things to God. Ekadashi means that we should control our 10 senses and 1 mind. Evil thoughts of lust, anger, greed etc. should not be allowed to enter the mind. Ekadashi is a penance which should be done only to feel and please God.

According to Hindu religious beliefs, Ekadashi date is very dear to Lord Vishnu. According to mythological belief, the glory of this fast was told by Shri Krishna himself to Yudhishthir. Due to the effect of Ekadashi fast, the person gets salvation and all the tasks are accomplished, poverty is removed, there is no fear of untimely death, enemies are destroyed, wealth, prosperity, fame and blessings of ancestors are received.

Mohini Ekadashi puja method

Astrologer and tarot card reader Nitika Sharma told that on the day of Mohini Ekadashi, wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take bath. After that, wear yellow clothes and remember Lord Vishnu and worship him. Then definitely chant the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay’. After that, do incense, lamp, naivedya etc. along with sixteen things and donate the lamp at night. Offer yellow flowers and fruits. Shri Hari should ask for forgiveness from Vishnu for any mistake. Worship Lord Vishnu again in the evening and rest on the ground while chanting bhajans and kirtans at night. Then wake up the next morning and take bath etc. After this, invite the Brahmins and serve them food and give them gifts as per your wish. After this break the fast.

Lord Vishnu had kept Mohini form

According to the legend, during the churning of the ocean, when the pot of nectar came out of the ocean, a dispute started between the demons and the gods as to who would take the pot of nectar. After this all the gods sought help from Lord Vishnu. In such a situation, to divert the attention of the demons from the pot of nectar, Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of a beautiful woman named Mohini, after which all the gods consumed the nectar with the help of Lord Vishnu. This day was the Ekadashi date of Vaishakh Shukla, hence this day is celebrated as Mohini Ekadashi.

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