In 2025, the fast will be observed on Thursday, May 8, and the Parana (fast breaking) will take place on May 9 during the morning of Dwadashi.

On this sacred day, worshiping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bring virtue, fame, and ultimately salvation. Here's a simple and traditional method for observing the Mohini Ekadashi fast:

Rituals for Mohini Ekadashi Vrat

1. Morning Bath:
Wake up during Brahma Muhurta, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.

2. Prepare a Holy Worship Area:
Set up an altar or clean platform and place idols or pictures of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on a yellow cloth.

3. Abhishek and Offerings:
Perform a ceremonial bath (abhishek) of the deity using Gangajal, and offer yellow flowers, sandalwood paste, tulsi leaves, fruits, sweets, incense, and a lit lamp.

4. Bhog and Naivedya:
Offer panchamrit, seasonal fruits, sweets, and fresh food to the deities. Don’t forget to include tulsi leaves in the offerings.

5. Aarti and Vrat Katha:
Perform aarti of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, followed by reading or listening to the Mohini Ekadashi Vrat Katha (fasting story).

Items to Prepare One Day in Advance

• Gangajal

• Tulsi leaves

• Yellow clothes

• Lamp, cotton wicks, ghee

• Incense, sandalwood, bell

• Conch shell, sacred thread (kalawa), flowers

• Panchamrit, fruits, sweets

Important Do’s and Don’ts During the Vrat

✅ Avoid sleeping during the day; engage in chanting or remembering the Lord.
✅ Stay away from mobile phones, TV, and social media.
✅ Do not eat at night; observe a fruit-based fast (phalahar).
✅ Break the fast during Dwadashi morning with proper rituals.
✅ Avoid negative emotions like lust, anger, and greed.

Parana Time – When to Break the Fast?

On May 9, 2025, break the fast in the morning during the Dwadashi tithi. Before eating, take a bath, offer water, fruit, and tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu, and then have your meal.