(June 24, 2022)
Ekadashi of Ashada Krishna Paksha is known as Yogini Ekadashi. This month it is falling on 24th. The fasting person should take the resolution of Ekadashi fasting early in the morning. After that the worship of God Pundarikaksha (Vishnu) should be done. After that his feet should be consumed. Jagran should be done in the night. Those who have skin diseases, they should rub the feet of Lord Vishnu on the body. By doing this one gets freedom from skin diseases.
fasting story
It is a matter of ancient times, Kuber, a wealthy man, became very angry with Hemmali and cursed him and said, 'You become a victim of leprosy.' Hemmali became leprosy by the curse of Kubera. His plight started. Even after trying, he could not get rid of this disease. A lot of time passed like this.
Once Hemmali asked Markandeya Muni the way to get rid of this cursed disease, then Markandeya Muni said, 'You fast on Yogini Ekadashi, your disease will end by fasting on this Ekadashi.' According to the advice of Markandeya Muni, Hemmali said. He observed Yogini Ekadashi fast as per the procedure. Due to the effect of this fast, he became completely free from disease and he got freedom from the curse of Kubera. Kubera also forgave Hemmali and reinstated him in his service.