Yogini Ekadashi: Today on Yogini Ekadashi, get salvation and freedom from sins by donating lamps and chanting mantras..

Yogini Ekadashi 2025: Yogini Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadh month. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to provide freedom from sins, health and salvation. On this day, devotees keep fast, worship God with devotion and offer lamps in the evening. There is a mythological belief that lighting lamps at special places on this day brings blessings of Lord Vishnu and all the troubles of life are removed.

Deepdaan in Vishnu temple

Lighting a lamp in the temple of Lord Vishnu at dusk on the day of Yogini Ekadashi is considered very virtuous. It is believed that by doing this, the sins of previous births are destroyed and the devotee attains Vaikuntha Loka.

Deepdaan near Tulsi plant
Tulsi Devi is dear to Lord Vishnu. Lighting a lamp near Tulsi in the evening brings wealth, good fortune, and health.

Lighting lamps on the banks of a river or lake
According to religious texts, lighting lamps on the banks of holy rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Godavari, Narmada or any holy water source gives results equivalent to lighting thousands of lamps. It is especially effective for Pitra Dosh Shanti and Sin Mochan.

Lighting lamps under Peepal or Banyan tree
Peepal and Banyan trees are considered to be the abode of gods. Lighting lamps under these trees on the evening of Yogini Ekadashi calms down the planetary defects and brings peace to the house.

Lighting lamps in Gaushala or temple premises
The cow is considered as mother. Lighting lamps in Gaushala give special virtue and one gets the infinite blessings of Lord Vishnu. Also, lighting lamps on the temple premises purifies the environment.

Auspicious mantras to chant on Yogini Ekadashi

Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay

Chanting this mantra pleases Lord Vishnu and the devotee is relieved of troubles.

Om Vishnuve Namah

This mantra is simple yet very effective. Chanting it, especially on Ekadashi fast gives spiritual benefits.

Recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama

By lighting a lamp at dusk on Yogini Ekadashi and reciting Vishnu Sahasranama, all sins are destroyed and salvation is attained. The mind gets deep peace, fears and troubles are removed and by the grace of Lord Vishnu, happiness, prosperity and spiritual progress are attained in life.

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