Ekadashi is one of the most sacred days in Hinduism, holding great religious and spiritual significance. It is an extremely powerful day to appease Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi occurs every month during Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. This month, Mohini Ekadashi will be observed. It falls during the month of Vaishakha (April-May). In 2026, Mohini Ekadashi will be observed on April 27. Below are the details of the tithi and parana time.
Mohini Ekadashi 2026: Date and Time
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: April 26, 2026 – 06:06 PM
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: April 27, 2026 – 06:15 PM
- Parana Time (on April 28): 05:43 AM to 08:21 AM
- Dwadashi End Moment (on Parana Day): April 28, 2026 – 06:51 PM
Mohini Ekadashi 2026: Significance
Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu religion. It is considered extremely powerful and is dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu. This day falls on the Ekadashi tithi (11th day) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. A large number of Lord Vishnu devotees observe a rigorous fast starting from Ekadashi tithi and ending on Dwadashi tithi. The fast is observed with devotion and deep faith to seek spiritual growth, abundance, blessings, and to get rid of past sins committed knowingly or unknowingly. This fast brings peace, as Ekadashi is observed for mental peace, enlightenment, and salvation after death. It liberates one from the cycle of birth and death, and devotees attain a sacred place in Lord Vishnu's abode (Vaikuntha Dham). Observing this fast leads the soul towards Moksha.
Mohini Ekadashi 2026: Puja Rituals
- Devotees should wake up early and take a bath before starting puja rituals.
- Clean the home and puja room, and set up an altar.
- Prepare homemade bhog (offering) for Lord Vishnu.
- Place an idol of Lord Vishnu, Shree Yantra or Lord Krishna, and Laddoo Gopal Ji on a wooden plank.
- Light a diya with desi ghee, offer homemade bhog, and decorate the idols with garlands and flowers.
- Breaking Tulsi leaves on Ekadashi is forbidden; however, offering Tulsi Patra is auspicious, so pluck them a day before Ekadashi.
- Chant "Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye" 108 times, recite Shree Hari Stotram, Vishnu Sahasranama, and the Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Katha.
- Pray to Lord Vishnu in the evening as well. Afterward, one can eat sattvik food, but it must not contain any grains.
- Engage in spiritual and religious activities throughout the day.
Mantras
- Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye
- Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva
- Ram Ram Rameti Rame Raame anorame Sahasranama Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane
- Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
