Especially on the Ekadashi of Devshay, Lord Vishnu enters into Yoganidra for 4 months in the Milky Way, which marks the beginning of Chaturmas. Let’s know in this article, which date will these two holy Ekadashis fall in July 2026, what is their auspicious moment and significance?

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Yogini Ekadashi

Yogini Ekadashi in July 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, July 10. The auspicious time for worshiping Lord Vishnu on this day will be from 5:31 AM to 10:42 AM. Devotees observing Yogini Ekadashi Vrat will be able to perform Shubh Paran between 1:50 pm to 4:36 pm on 11 July 2026.

Devshayani Ekadashi

Devshayani Ekadashi in July 2026 will be celebrated on July 25, Saturday. The auspicious time for special worship of Lord Vishnu on this day will be from 7:21 AM to 9:03 AM. Devotees observing Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat will be able to perform Shubh Paran between 5:39 AM to 8:22 AM on 26 July 2026.

Yogini Ekadashi 2026 Date and Time | Yogini Ekadashi 2026 Date and Time

Yogini Ekadashi will be observed on 10 July 2026 in the month of July.

• Yogini Ekadashi Tithi Starts: 10 July 2026, 8:16 AM
• Yogini Ekadashi Tithi Completion: 11 July 2026, 5:22 AM
• Yogini Ekadashi Puja Muhurta: 5:31 am to 10:42 pm
• Yogini Ekadashi Vrat Paran Timing: 11 July 2026, between 1:50 pm to 4:36 pm

What is the religious significance of Yogini Ekadashi?

In Skanda Purana, Yogini Ekadashi is described as very fruitful and auspicious. There is a religious belief that performing this vrata is equivalent to feeding 88,000 Brahmins. This Vrata destroys sins, brings happiness, peace and prosperity in life and ultimately provides salvation.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Date and Time | Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 Date and Time

Devshayani Ekadashi will be celebrated on 25 July 2026.

• Devshayani Ekadashi Tithi Starts: 24 July 2026, 9:12 AM
• Devshayani Ekadashi Tithi Full: 25 July 2026, 11:34 AM
• Devshayani Ekadashi Puja Muhurta: 7:21 am to 9:03 pm
• Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat Paran Timing: 26 July 2026, between 5:39 am to 8:22 pm

What is the significance of Devshayani Ekadashi and Chaturmas?

Fasting on Devshayani Ekadashi is considered excellent for gaining the special grace of Lord Vishnu. Obstacles and miseries of life are removed by doing this fast. The 4 month long ‘Chaturmas’ starts from this auspicious day itself. It is believed that Lord Vishnu stays in Yoganidra in the Milky Way for these 4 months.

During this 4 month period marriage, housewarming, mundan and other auspicious manglik functions are generally considered taboo. In Hinduism, Chaturmas is the best time for chanting, penance, fasting, fasting, charity and spiritual practice.

Main rules of Ekadashi Vrat

Mere fasting on Ekadashi day is not considered sufficient. On this day, it is considered auspicious to maintain chastity in mind, speech and behavior, refrain from anger, slander and negative thoughts and practice celibacy as far as possible.

According to religious beliefs, the Ekadashi fast is not just for one day, but is supposed to start from the night of the tenth tithi itself. Hence it is advised to avoid tamasic food and inauspicious behavior from the tenth night onwards.

Tulsi leaves are used for worship as Tulsi has special importance in the worship of Lord Vishnu. However, since plucking of basil leaves is prohibited on Ekadashi day, the required basil leaves should be plucked a day before.

The Ekadashi Vrat is considered complete only after performing it on the auspicious time mentioned in the scriptures on the Dwadashi Tithi. So performing Paran at the right time is very important and auspicious from a religious point of view.