Mohini Ekadashi fast is observed on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha Vaishakh Month. This year, Mohini Ekadashi is being observed today, on 19th May. It is believed that if one follows Mohini Ekadashi Vrat completely, they might attain such wonderful karma (punya) that they cannot even achieve by visiting holy sites or performing good deeds. The person who completes this fast receives the same benefits as someone who donates 1,000 cows. Additionally, the individual is freed from the never-ending cycle of birth and death, which leads to redemption. 

However, people need to follow certain dos and don’ts on this occasion to win the choicest blessings of Lord Vishnu. 

Mohini Ekadashi 2024: Do’s And Don’ts To Follow On This Sacred Occasion 

- The observer of the fast must refrain from consuming tamasic foods such as meat, fish, onion, garlic, eggs, and alcohol.

- Additionally, devotees must fast from beans and grains. Devotees can consume milk products and fruits.

- Devotees are recommended to wash their hair on Dashmi Tithi itself. On the day of the Ekadashi fast, they must bathe at the Brahma Muhurat and refrain from washing their heads.

Mohini Ekadashi is observed on the 11th day of the Vaishakh Shukla Paksha. (Image Source: Canva)

- Devotees must not cook the Ekadashi prasadam in refined and processed oils. The prasadam can be cooked in either desi ghee, groundnut oil or coconut oil. 

- On Ekadashi vrat, devotees must recite Lord Vishnu mantras and read the Shrimad Bhagavatam or Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.

- Devotees must avoid napping while fasting and refrain from abusing or speaking falsely.

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- Observers of the Ekadashi Vrat must only complete their fast on the Dwadashi Tithi at the designated Parana time. 

- Additionally, the devotees must also listen to the Vrat Katha of Mohini Ekadashi. 



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