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Yogini Ekadashi
योगिनी एकादशी
Paksha
Krishna
Masa
Ashadha
Window
June-July
Deity
Vishnu
Origin & story
Brahma Vaivarta Purana.
Yaksha Hemamali, gardener of King Kubera, neglected his duty. Kubera cursed him to become a leper. Sage Markandeya advised him to observe Yogini Ekadashi. He was cured. The vrat washes away even severe karmic skin and body conditions.
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Fasting rule
Phalahara fast.
Foods permitted
- ✓ Milk
- ✓ Fruits
Foods forbidden
- ✗ Grains
- ✗ Lentils
- ✗ Onion / garlic
Benefits
- ◈Removal of skin conditions and chronic body ailments
- ◈Atonement for negligence of duty
- ◈Equivalent merit of feeding 88,000 brahmins
Who should observe
Those with chronic illnessDevotees recovering from karmic diseaseThose who broke a vow or duty
Special note
Especially recommended for those carrying guilt of broken vows or unfulfilled duties.
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