Yogini Ekadashi 2026 Live: When to break Yogini Ekadashi fast? Know the exact date, auspicious time and

Yogini Ekadashi 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi fast is considered most important to get the blessings of Gods and Goddesses and to make life balanced. Right now the month of Ashadh is going on. In this, those observing Yogini Ekadashi fast get the virtue equal to feeding 88 thousand Brahmins. Yogini Ekadashi fast is on 10th July. In such a situation, to get the full benefits of the fast, know what time to worship, the worship method, rules, when to complete the story.

Importance of Yogini Ekadashi

Ekadashi fast is considered the best fast to please Lord Shri Hari Vishnu in Sanatan Dharma. According to Padma Purana, neither Gayatryah Param Mantram nor Matu: Paradaivatam. Na kashyah param teertham naikadshyah saman vratam. That is, just as there is no mantra greater than Gayatri Mantra, there is no god greater than Mother and there is no pilgrimage greater than Kashi, similarly there is no fast greater than Ekadashi.

In the Puranas, its importance is not limited to religious rituals only, rather it has been described as a means of destruction of sins, purification of mind, control of senses and ultimately attainment of salvation.

Yogini Ekadashi time

Ekadashi Kritithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is starting on 10th July at 8.16 am and will end on 11th July 2026 at 5.22 am.

This time Yogini Ekadashi is for two days as per Panchang. Ekadashi will last for the whole day on 10th July. People living a household life should fast on this day. Whereas people of Vaishnav sect will celebrate Ekadashi on 11th July.

• passing time – It will happen on July 11 between 1.50 pm to 4.36 pm. Whereas on July 12, Gauna Ekadashi will be celebrated between 5.32 am to 8.18 am.

What to do if Ekadashi is for two days?

Sometimes Ekadashi fast is observed for two consecutive days. When Ekadashi fast is for two days, then smart family members should observe Ekadashi fast on the first day. Ekadashi of the second day is called Duji Ekadashi. Ascetics, widows and devotees who wish to attain salvation should fast on the day of Duji Ekadashi. Whenever Ekadashi fast is for two days, then Duji Ekadashi and Vaishnav Ekadashi occur on the same day.