Yogini Ekadashi 2023: Date, Parana Muhurta Timings, Significance, Worship Method and Rituals

Yogini Ekadashi 2023: According to the Hindu calendar, the 11th day of every month is called Ekadashi. According to the Drik Panchang, the Ekadashi date of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashadha is known as Yogini Ekadashi. This year Yogini Ekadashi fast will be observed on 14 June 2023.

This is a very important day in Hinduism. It is said that by observing a fast on this day and worshiping according to the rules and regulations, a person becomes free from all kinds of sins. Also, after death, salvation (heaven) is attained.

Yogini Ekadashi 2023: Date

Yogini Ekadashi falls in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashadha according to the Hindu calendar. This year Ekadashi fast will be observed on 14 June 2023.

Yogini Ekadashi 2023: Timings

Ekadashi Tithi Begins – June 13, 2023 at 09:28 AM

Ekadashi date ends – June 14, 2023 at 08:48 AM

Time of Paran – 05:24 am to 08:10 am on June 15, 2023

Paran Tithi Dwadashi ends – June 15, 2023 at 08:32 AM

Yogini Ekadashi 2023: Significance

Lord Vishnu is worshiped on this auspicious day when devotees can observe the fast and get all the happiness, wealth and prosperity in life.

According to mythological beliefs, whoever observes the fast of Yogini Ekadashi, his wishes are fulfilled. At the same time, by feeding thousands of Brahmins, the devotees get good luck. One gets freedom from the bondage of birth and death.

It is said that one who observes this fast gets all kinds of happiness on earth. According to another belief, fasting on Ekadashi every month can help a person follow the straight spiritual path and go to Vaikuntha Dham after death.

The importance of Ekadashi fast has also been told in Skanda Purana. For the person observing this fast, consumption of grains, spices and vegetables etc. is prohibited on this day.

Yogini Ekadashi 2023: Worship method

– Wear yellow clothes after taking bath etc. on Ekadashi date.

After this, meditate on Lord Vishnu and while meditating take a vow of fasting.

– Establish/install the Kalash (urn) at the time of worship.

– Place the idol of Lord Vishnu on top of the Kalash and start the puja.

– During this, offer Kheer to Lord Vishnu and recite Vishnu Sahastranam Strot.

– Read the story of Yogini Ekadashi fast and perform aarti.

– Stay awake the whole night of the fast.

– After offering bhog to a Brahmin on the next day i.e. on Dwadashi Tithi, break the fast.

Yogini Ekadashi 2023: Puja Vidhi

On the day of Yogini Ekadashi, worship the Dakshinavarti conch (conch) along with Lord Vishnu. By doing this a person gets happiness and prosperity. Donate yellow rice, yellow sweets, gram dal and bananas to the needy on this day. By doing this Lord Vishnu is pleased and blessed. At the same time, there is progress in wealth.

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