Mohini Ekadashi
Mohini Ekadashi is observed with devotion as a sacred Ekadashi vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2026 it falls on Monday, April 27, 2026 in Puri, Odisha.
Auspicious Timings & Panchang
📍 Puri, Odisha
Today's Recommendations for Mohini Ekadashi 2026
Follow these sacred rituals to make the most of this auspicious day
Start the day with sankalpa and prayer
EssentialPerform main puja with Vishnu mantra japa
RecommendedEvening deepa and aarti, then keep night vigil
RecommendedMohini Ekadashi Katha
After listening to the story full of restraint and devotion, Arjuna said to Shri Krishna, "O Madhusudan! What is the name of the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha month and what is the procedure for fasting on it? Please tell me all this in detail.
" Shri Krishna said, "O Arjuna! I narrate a religious story, which was told by Maharishi Vashishtha to Shri Ramchandraji.
I tell you to listen to it carefully - Once upon a time, Shri Ramji said to Maharishi Vashishtha, "O Gurusrestha! I have suffered a lot due to separation from Jananandini Sitaji, so how will my sufferings…
Puja Vidhi - Mohini Ekadashi
The puja for Mohini Ekadashi is a sacred ritual that offers us an opportunity to establish a deep connection with divinity. This method is inspired by centuries-old traditions and is performed with devotion, reverence, and the spirit of surrender.
This comprehensive puja guide contains 5 essential steps that can be completed in approximately 30-45 minutes. Each step is explained with clarity and devotion to help you connect with the divine presence of Lord Krishna.
🪔 1. Step 1
Wake before sunrise, bathe, and take the sankalpa (vow) to observe the fast.
🌸 2. Step 2
Set up a clean altar for Lord Vishnu; light a diya and offer flowers, incense, and Tulsi leaves.
📿 3. Step 3
Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and the Ekadashi mantra through the day.
🙏 4. Step 4
Read or listen to the Ekadashi Katha and keep a night vigil (jagaran).
✨ 5. Step 5
Break the fast (Parana) on Dwadashi after offering bhog to the Lord.
The most important aspect of puja is your devotion and faith. Whether you follow each step in detail or adapt it to your circumstances, purity of mind and the spirit of surrender are the foundation of true worship. May Lord Krishna bless you with divine love and eternal peace. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
🛍️ Puja Samagri Checklist
Prepare these items for a complete puja
✅ Essential Items
⭐ Optional Items
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🍎 Fasting Rules & Guidelines
✅ Allowed Foods
❌ Foods to Avoid
Special Considerations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Mohini Ekadashi is observed on Monday, April 27, 2026 in Puri, Odisha. It is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Vaishakha month (Purnimanta). The Ekadashi tithi ends at 18:17.
Named after Mohini avatar of Vishnu; grants liberation and removes sins of many lifetimes
Avoid all grains (rice, wheat, barley), pulses and beans, onion, garlic, and mushrooms, non-vegetarian food, alcohol and tobacco. Permitted phalahar items include fresh fruits, milk, curd, and ghee, sabudana preparations, singhara flour items, dry fruits and nuts, coconut water. Follow your health and family tradition.
Break fast on Dwadashi after sunrise. Parana must be done within Dwadashi tithi. Offer bhog to Lord Vishnu before eating. Feed Brahmins and the poor. Donate food and clothes.
Plan ahead and make light adjustments: take sankalpa at sunrise, keep a fruit/milk phalahar fast through the workday, do mantra japa in spare moments, and complete evening aarti. Sincere intention matters more than rigid observance.