When is Mohini Ekadashi: The special importance of Ekadashi date has been mentioned in Hindu religious texts. There are a total of 24 Ekadashis in the whole year. Which has its own different importance. In such a situation, this time the fast of Ekadashi i.e. Mohini Ekadashi falling in the month of Vaishakh is being observed on 27th April 2026, Monday.
in hindu religion Mohini Ekadashi (Mohini Ekadashi) is considered extremely auspicious and destroyer of sins. There is a tradition to worship Lord Vishnu on this day. It is believed that by worshiping Shri Hari in the house happiness and peace It persists and mental peace is achieved. Today we are going to tell you when the fast of Mohini Ekadashi will be observed and what is the auspicious time of worship?
In the Hindu calendar, fasts and festivals are celebrated on the basis of Udayatithi (the day on which the Tithi falls at the time of sunrise). Therefore, due to Ekadashi date being Ekadashi at the time of sunrise on 27th April, the fast will be observed on the same day.
The auspicious time of Mohini Ekadashi will be from 9.02 am to 10.40 am on 27th April. During this time all the devotees can worship Lord Vishnu as per the rituals.
The auspicious time of parana of Mohini Ekadashi fast will be from 05:43 am to 8:21 am on 28 April 2026. During this time all the devotees can break their fast as per the rituals.
According to the legend, a pious Vaishya named Dhanapal lived in a city named Bhadravati. He had many sons, but the youngest son Dhrishtabuddhi was extremely mischievous and indulged in sinful activities. Fed up with his bad conduct, his father threw him out of the house.
After being thrown out of the house, he wandered here and there and one day reached the ashram of sage Kaundinya. There he asked for a way to get rid of his sins. The sage advised him to observe a fast on Mohini Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month.
Dhrishtabuddhi observed this fast with full devotion and devotion. With the effect of this fast, all his sins were destroyed and ultimately he attained a place in the world of Lord Vishnu.
The importance of this Ekadashi is also considered special because on this day Lord Vishnu took the form of Mohini during the churning of the ocean and provided nectar to the gods and protected them from demons.
