In Hinduism, Yogini Ekadashi is considered an extremely sacred and auspicious day. This year, this festival is celebrated on July 10, 2026. According to religious beliefs, worship and fasting on this day bring a person liberation from sins, as well as happiness and prosperity in life.
The Significance of Lighting in the Home
According to astrology and Vastu Shastra, lighting lamps in specific places in the house on Ekadashi is a very auspicious act. If you wish for your home to remain prosperous, you should definitely light lamps in the following five places on the evening of Yogini Ekadashi:
Five Places to Light Lamps
Lighting a ghee lamp around the Tulsi plant, which is revered as the direct embodiment of Mother Lakshmi, helps bring joy and luck into the home. It is also important to light a lamp at the main entrance of the house, as this allows positive energy to enter while warding off negative forces.
In the prayer room (temple), maintaining a continuous flame or lighting a ghee lamp brings the blessings of the deities, maintaining a peaceful and positive atmosphere in the dwelling. There is a belief that lighting a lamp near a peepal tree on Ekadashi helps remove obstacles such as Shani Dosha and Pitri Dosha, allowing stalled matters to resume.
Lighting a fire in the kitchen is a special way to appease Mother Annapurna, ensuring that there will never be a shortage of food and wealth in the house.
Precautions When Lighting
When performing the ritual of lighting a lamp, one should always use pure cow's ghee or mustard oil. It is important to maintain a calm mind during this process and meditate focusedly on Lord Vishnu. Furthermore, on Ekadashi, it is recommended to consume sattvic food and avoid any quarrels or conflicts.
