Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the most important days of fasting in Hinduism. It stands apart as the most rigorous and spiritually rewarding of all Ekadashis. This sacred day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is said to bless with the benefits of all 24 Ekadashis practiced in a year. If you desire spiritual purification, fulfillment of your wishes, and freedom from past sins, observing the Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 fast may be your most life-altering spiritual experience yet.

Nirjala Ekadashi Date and Timings in 2025: Here are the Details

Date: 6th June 2025, Friday (Vedic tradition); 7 June 2025, Saturday (Vaishnava tradition)

• Ekadashi Tithi Starts: 6th June 2025, 2:15 AM (Friday) (IST)

• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 7th June 2025, 4:47 AM (Saturday) (IST)

• Parana (fast breaking) Time: 7 June 2025, 1:44 PM – 4:31 PM (IST)

Vaishnava Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on 7th June 2025 (Saturday)

• Ekadashi Tithi Starts - 6th June 2025, 02:15 (Friday) (IST)

• Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 7th June 2025, 04:47 AM (Saturday) (IST)

• Parana (fast breaking) Time for Vaishnava Ekadashi - 8th June 2025, 05:23 AM to 07:17 AM (IST)

*Note: Dates and times may differ depending on your location and tradition. For exact timings, it’s best to consult an astrologer.

What is Nirjala Ekadashi?

Nirjala Ekadashi, also known as Bhimaseni Ekadashi or Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi, falls on the 11th day (Ekadashi Tithi) of the bright half of Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha (usually May or June).

The word "Nirjala" literally translates to "without water," referring to a complete fast that involves avoiding both food and water for a full day. This ritual tests devotion and willpower to the highest degree, making it the toughest of all Ekadashi fasts.

Nirjala Ekadashi Rituals: How is it Observed?

Preparations and Puja Vidhi are as follows:

• Wake up before sunrise and take a bath. Wear clean clothes.

• Prepare a simple prayer and arrange a clean altar with Lord Vishnu's image or idol.

• Light a diya (lamp) using pure ghee and incense sticks.

• Offer Lord Vishnu with panchamrit (a special sweet drink prepared with milk and other sacred items), flowers, fruits, and Tulsi (holy basil) leaves.

• Take a sankalp (vow) to keep the fast with faithfulness and devotion.

• Also, recite or chant mantras like:

"Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya"

"Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare"

• Read religious texts, meditate, and pray throughout the day.

• In the evening, listen to the Nirjala Ekadashi Katha (story) and do aarti (a ritual with light).

• Avoid food and water entirely, both during the day and at night.

• The next day, after sunrise, break the fast (Parana) by first offering food to Lord Vishnu and then eating it as prasad (holy food).

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Dos and Don’ts of Nirjala Ekadashi

• Avoid plucking Tulsi leaves on Ekadashi as it’s considered inauspicious.

• If one is unable to keep the strict Nirjala fast due to health reasons, a simpler Ekadashi fast can be followed, which can involve eating fruits, milk, and other foods taken on a fast.

• On this day, giving to charity and donations, especially water, food, and clothes, are considered good.

Why is Nirjala Ekadashi So Important?

The Nirjala Ekadashi fast has several key significances, including:

• Great Discipline: Nirjala Ekadashi is regarded as the most rigorous of all Ekadashis, requiring a 24-hour or longer period of complete abstinence from food and liquids.

• All-in-one benefit: Even if other Ekadashis are missed, it is believed that observing the Nirjala Ekadashi fast grants the spiritual merit of all 24 Ekadashi fasts in a year.

• Mythological Origins: Legend has it that Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers from the Mahabharata epic, could not fast on every Ekadashi. Sage Vyasa advised him to observe Nirjala Ekadashi to gain the benefit of all Ekadashis.

• Spiritual Benefits: It is believed that people who keep Nirjala Ekadashi as a fast with diligence are cleansed of their past sins, blessed with good health, longevity, and finally reach Vaikuntha (Lord Vishnu's abode).

• Universal Relevance: While being deeply rooted in Hinduism, Nirjala Ekadashi is also highly valued in Jainism and recognized by many around the world for its deep spiritual meaning.

Benefits of Observing Nirjala Ekadashi

Here are some of the advantages of keeping a fast on the auspicious occasion of Nirjala Ekadashi.

• Purifies the mind, body, and spirit.

• Fulfills wishes and removes obstacles.

• Helps attain peace, prosperity, and divine blessings.

• Perfect opportunity to practice self-discipline and devotion.

How to Get the Best out of Nirjala Ekadashi 2025?

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To Conclude

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 presents a golden opportunity to purify your soul, release past sins, and welcome good fortune into your life. Whether you are fasting for the first time or have fasted previously, fasting with devotion can yield great spiritual outcomes.

May the divine bless you with health, happiness, and spiritual elevation this Nirjala Ekadashi!