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We will take a look at Nirjala Ekadashi in 2025, its role, when it falls and other aspects such as its meaning and the activities done on the day.
Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the most important 24 Ekadashis observed in a year. The term Nirjala is "without water," and thus observing the fast without even a glass of water, and without taking anything, certainly makes it the most difficult Ekadashi vrat.
But it is as satisfying as it is demanding for all the devotees who keep it with complete devotion and belief. We will take a look at Nirjala Ekadashi in 2025, its role, when it falls and other aspects such as its meaning and the activities done on the day.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Date and Time
Nirjala Ekadashi is celebrated on the 11th day during the month of Jyestha's Shukla Paksha. Nirjala Ekadashi occurs on 6th June 2025.
Ekadashi Tithi Starts: 6th June 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 7th June 2025
Parana Time: 7th June 2025
Nirjala Ekadashi Significance
Fasting during Nirjala Ekadashi destroys all the sins of a person and brings happiness and prosperity to him. Markandeya Purana and Vishnu Purana state that Ekadashi is actually an avatar of Vishnu. That is one of the reasons people choose to fast on this day, because it is thought it pleases Lord Vishnu.
Also, people believe that fasting on this day is equivalent to 24 Ekadashi of the year. Another Nirjala importance is that it will make the observer earn moksha. In Hindu belief, the god of death, Yama, sends a message to bring the person's soul after death. After sending that soul to heaven or hell based on his or her acts.
But it is said that those who perform Nirjala fast are exempted from Yama's judgment and straight carried away by Vishnu or Vaikuntha's messengers. Therefore, this fast is challenging, and hence strictly followed by the Vaishnavas.
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Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Katha
Nirjala Ekadashi Katha is a story connected to Bhim, 2nd brother of the Pandava in the epic of Mahabharata. He wished to observe all the 24 Ekadashi vrats like his brothers and mother but was hungry and could not even desist from eating.To resolve this issue, he approached Sage Vyasa, his grandfather.
Explaining his issue to him, the sage asked him to keep Nirjala Ekadashi. He instructed Bhim to perform Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat, which is identical to all 24 Ekadashi vrat. Thus, Bhim decided to observe this fast, and this satisfied Lord Vishnu. This day is also known as Pandava Bhima Ekadashi because of this Nirjala Ekadashi tale.
Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi
Following are some key points to remember if you wish to keep this fast:
1. Get up early in the morning, and pray by bathing and dressing up in new clothes.
2. Drizzling Panchamrit (made up of water, milk, honey, sugar and jaggery) over the image or idol.
3. Pray before the idol while chanting either ‘I bow to the great Vasudeva.’ or ‘Hare Krishna Maha Mantra’.
4. Visit the temples of Shri Krishna or Lord Vishnu. Offer some flowers, fruits, and sandalwood to the deities and light ghee lamps.
5. Performing kind acts such as distributing clothes, food grains and required items to the poor, is a main rule of Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi.
Nirjala Ekadashi Fasting Rules
People keeping Nirjala Ekadashi in 2025 are required to obey certain rules because it is a difficult and significant Ekadashi.
1. Don’t consume water and grains.
2. Do not hurt or kill animals.
3. Keep away from getting into fights and arguments as much as possible.
4. Abstain from having sex, playing casino games and drinking alcohol.
5. Try not to use shampoo or soaps while having a bath.
Nirjala Ekadashi Benefits
Nirjala Ekadashi fasting will make you healthier mentally as well as physically, and there are various other health benefits:
1. Fasting without food and water for 24 hours provides total rest to your digestive system.
2. By relieving your gut, Nirjala Ekadashi fasting helps decrease bloating and enhance digestion.
3. This greatly helps to stabilize your blood sugar level.
4. Nirjala fasting results in short-term reduced blood pressure and cholesterol.
5. It also improves fat burning and potential weight management benefits.
6. It also helps you calm down and let your body and mind operate at balanced levels.
Nirjala Ekadashi Mantra For Puja
For praying for blessings on Nirjala Ekadashi, use these five strong Hindu mantras and keep your vrat of fasting:
1. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
2. Om Shri Vishnave Cha Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi
3. Om Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah
4. Hare Krishna Maha Mantra
What to Donate on Nirjala Ekadashi 2025
Doing acts of charity and donation is considered very auspicious, here are a few things that you can donate:
1. Food items
2. Clothing
3. Money
4. Religious items
5. Funds to animal care shelters
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