Mohini Ekadashi 2026 Fasting Rules: Do's and don'ts to follow during fast

According to Hindu Panchang, Mohini Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious Ekadashi's. This Ekadashi falls on 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishakha. This Ekadashi is considered as the most powerful Ekadashi. The day honors the Mohini Avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year, Mohini Ekadashi fast is being observed on April 27, 2026.

Mohini Ekadashi 2026: Date and Time

Mohini Ekadashi 2026: Do's and Don'ts

Wake up early

You need to wake up early in the morning and clean your house especially puja room.

Take Bath

You should take bath with normal water after cleaning.

Celibacy

You are advised to maintain celibacy while observing fast.

Avoid tamasik food

You should abstain from eating tamasik food such as onion, garlic, non vegetarian food. Touching or preparing tamasik food is also prohibited.

Visit temple

Devotees should visit the Lakshmi Narayan temple on this day to seek blessings of the Lord Vishnu.

Worship Lord Vishnu

The day is considered extremely sacred to offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and his incarnations by placing an idol on a wooden plank and light a diya with desi ghee, chant mantras and recite Vishnu Sahasranama.

Maintain discipline

There are two types of fast you can observe:

1. Nirjala Vrat (without consuming water)
2. Phalahar Vrat (fruits, milk dry fruits and water)

Avoid talking ill

You should not speak ill about others, avoid being aggressive on little things and avoid negative behaviour. You should control yourself and speak good things only.

Spiritual activities

You should get engaged in various spiritual and religious activities on this sacred day to seek blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Fast breaking ritual

Devotees should break their fast only during the parana time. This is the right time to break the fast after worshipping Lord Vishnu. The fast can be broken on Dwadashi tithi. One must donate fruits, clothes and water to the brahmins after parana.

Avoid alcohol & Gambling

Alcohol and gambling are prohibited on this day as they contradict the principles of purity and self-control.