Yogini Ekadashi 2017: Divine Day To Attain Salvation

Yogini Ekadashi will be marked on 20th June 2017. This day can be observed on the 11th day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashadh. Devotees observe fast on this day to please Lord Vishnu in order to get rid from their sinful deeds done in their past life. To learn more, read on...

Yogini Ekadashi : What Is Yogini Ekadashi?

An Ekadashi Tithi is regarded as a highly auspicious day to worship Lord Vishnu, so as the Yogini Ekadashi. In this article, we have brought you a detailed picture of Yogini Ekadashi.

According to the Hindu calendar , Yogini Ekadashi falls during Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Hindu month of Ashad. It is believed that observing fast on the day of Yogini Ekadashi leads to the boon of salvation after death. Hence, devotees observe Yogini Ekadashi Vrat (fast) on this day to get rid of all sorts of sins in life.

Now, let’s know when Yogini Ekadashi will be observed in 2017.

Yogini Ekadashi 2017 Date & Timing

Parana Muhurat is the time when Yogini Ekadashi Vrat is terminated. It is said to be auspicious to break the fast within Dwadashi Tithi (twelfth day).

Now, as you know the date and timing to observe the day of Yogini Ekadashi in 2017, let’s now proceed. Now, we will discuss why we should follow the day of Yogini Ekadashi.

Yogini Ekadashi : Why To Observe Yogini Ekadashi?

The legend is of Hemamali, a Yaksha who was working for Kubera, the king of Alakapuri. Hemamali was assigned to bring flowers daily from the Mansarover Lake. His carelessness in doing the task was soon noticed by his master, Kubera.

Kubera had ordered a servant to enquire about the reason for Hemamali’s negligence toward his duties. The servant investigated and came up with the information that Hemamali was negligent in his duties because of the distraction by his gorgeous wife. This enraged Kubera and he cursed Hemamali with white leprosy. Thus, Kubera was able to separate him from his wife.

When Hemamali met Sage Markandeya, he advised him to observe Vrat on Ashadh Ekadashi to get rid of his curse. He followed the sage’s advice and was finally able to regain his original appearance. He lived rest of his life happily with his wife. Since then, the day of Yogini Ekadashi came into being.

Now, let’s know how to observe the day of Yogini Ekadashi.

Yogini Ekadashi : How To Observe Yogini Ekadashi?

Following are the rituals that are to be carried out on Yogini Ekadashi:

• The rituals of fast are generally observed from Dashami, a day prior to Ekadashi.
• Devotees who observe Vrat are abstained from taking normal food items. Only Satvik food is consumed by the devotees.
• A spiritual bath is taken by the devotees at a nearby holy river.
• Flowers, incense sticks and Bhog (sacred feast) are offered to Lord.

Observe the day of Yogini Ekadashi to eliminate your past life sins. All you need to do is to invoke the blessings of Lord Vishnu with a pure heart.

MyKundali wishes you all a blessed Yogini Ekadashi..!