Yogini Ekadashi 2024: Date, muhrat, rituals and significance

Yogini Ekadashi 2024: Date, muhrat, rituals and significance

Yogini Ekadashi, a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, falls in July this year. Devotees across India observe this holy occasion with fasting, prayer, and rituals.

Let's delve into the details of Yogini Ekadashi 2024, including its date, time, significance, and how it's observed.

Yogini Ekadashi in July 2024: Tithi, Date and Timings

Ekadashi Tithi Starts:on 1 July 2024 at 10:26 am

Ekadashi Tithi Ends:2 July 2024 at 8:42 am

Paraná Time:3 July 2024 from 5:12 am to 7:10 am

Dwadashi Moment Ends:3 July 2024 at 7:10 am

Significance:

Ekadashi, occurring twice every month during the waxing and waning moon phases, holds immense importance in Hinduism. Yogini Ekadashi is particularly significant because:

• Devotion to Lord Vishnu: This ekadashi is dedicated to worshipping and seeking his blessings for a prosperous and fulfilling life.
• Spiritual Benefits: Observing Yogini ekadashi is believed to cleanse one of his past sins and lead towards moksha (liberation).
• Equivalence to Charity: It is believed that observing this ekadashi holds merit equivalent to feeding 88,000 Brahmins (priests).

Yogini Ekadashi 2024 Rituals

Remember the following rituals for Yogini Ekadashi in July:

1. Wake up early in the morning.

2. Take a holy bath.

3. Clean the house and the worship (puja) room where you will place the altar.

4. Take the holy idol of Lord Vishnu and place it on a table.

5. Decorate the idol with a garland made of yellow flowers.

6. Light a diya with deshi ghee in front of the idol.

7. Offer Tulsi patra to Lord Vishnu. However, refrain from plucking the tulsi patra on the day of Ekadashi.

8. Start the puja by reciting Ekadashi Katha and Mantras like Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye.

9. Recite Krishna Maha Mantra 108 times.

10. Chant Vishnu Sahasranama to appease Lord Vishnu and seek blessings for a happy and prosperous life.

11. Offer bhog prasad and then perform Vishnu aarti.

12. Repeat the same process in the evening.

• Remember, devotees should not eat rice on the day of Ekadashi.

This year, Yogini Ekadashi coincides with two auspicious yogas - Tripushkar Yoga and Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga - further amplifying the spiritual significance of the day. It's important to note that specific puja timings and rituals may vary based on regional traditions. Consulting with a priest or local religious guide can provide more details on these practices.

Yogini ekadashi is a time for spiritual introspection, devotion, and seeking blessings for a happy and prosperous life. Whether you choose to observe the full fast or participate in prayers, this holy day offers an opportunity to connect with your faith and inner peace.

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