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Yogini Ekadashi 2022 date, tithi timings and significance

Yogini Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi Tithi in the Hindu month of Ashadha (as per the Purnimant calendar), and it concurs with Gregorian June or July. Hence, scroll down to know the Yogini Ekadashi Vrat 2022 date and other significant details.

Updated Jun 19, 2022, 08:45 IST

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The eleventh day in the lunar fortnight (per the Hindu calendar) is called Ekadashi, and it is deemed ideal for paying tributes to Shri Vishnu (the Lord who protects life on the earth), and since two lunar fortnights form a Hindu month, people observe the Ekadashi Vrat twice a month.

Therefore, twenty-four Ekadashi Vrats are celebrated annually, and the number goes up by two when the Adhik Maas, or leap month, gets added to the calendar once in less than three years. Interestingly, each Ekadashi Tithi has a specific name and significance.

For example, the Ekadashi of Ashadha Krishna Paksha (waning or dark phase of the Moon), according to the Punrimant calendar / Jyeshtha Krishna Paksha, as per the Amavasyant calendar, is Yogini Ekadashi. This Ekadashi falls during June/July as per the Gregorian calendar. Therefore, read about the Yogini Ekadashi 2022 date, Tithi timings and significance.

Yogini Ekadashi 2022 date

This year Yogini Ekadashi will be observed on June 24.

Yogini Ekadashi 2022 Tithi

The Ekadashi Tithi begins at 9:41 PM on June 23 and ends at 11:12 PM on June 24.

Yogini Ekadashi significance

The essence of Yogini Ekadashi is mentioned in the Padma Purana, one of the many ancient sacred scriptures. Interestingly, Shri Krishna (the ninth incarnation of Shri Vishu) narrated the importance of observing a fast to Pandava King Yudhishthir.

Traditional beliefs suggest that those who observe the Yogini Ekadashi vrat get blessed with good health, wealth, and worldly comforts.

Furthermore, by observing this fast, a devotee can eliminate the consequences of their misdeeds.

It also suggests that by observing the Yogini Ekadashi Vrat, a devotee can derive the benefits equivalent to the blessings received after serving eighty-eight thousand Brahmins.

Sincere devotion (Bhakti) of a devotee can please Lord Vishnu (the palan karta or the protector of the Universe).

Above all, one of the primary purposes of observing a fast is to attain Moksha (liberation) from the vicious cycle of birth, life and death. Hence, devotees wish to seek refuge in Vaikuntha, Lord Vishnu's heavenly abode, after their journey on life ends.

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