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Nirjala Ekadashi is a Hindu festival which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This auspicious day is one of the much-awaited days in the Hindu calendar. Devotees look forward to fasting on this day and seek the blessings of the Lord. This Ekadashi is described as the one that occurs on the 11th lunar day of the waxing fortnight of the Hindu month of Jyestha. Nirjala Ekadashi is celebrated in the states of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and more.
About Nirjala Ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi is also known as Pandava Bhima Ekadashi or Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi. It derives its name from one of the Pandavas, Bhima, who was a lover of food. According to Drik Panchag, Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, June 6, this year. Meanwhile, Vaishnav devotees will observe Nirjala fast on June 7, 2025. Devotees observe a fast, abstain from foods and water, and pray to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi to seek divine blessings. It is believed that fasting on the Ekadashi is an important ritual of this day.
Date and time of Nirjala Ekadashi
Ekadashi Tithi Begins - 02:15 AM on Jun 06, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends - 04:47 AM on Jun 07, 2025
Puja vidhi of Nirjala Ekadashi
On this auspicious day, devotees should wake up early and take a bath before Sunrise. Clean your home with Gangajal and wear neat and clean clothes. It is best to visit the Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi temple on this day to seek blessings. But if you can't visit the temple, you can worship the deity at home.
Prepare an asan and put a yellow cloth on it. Place the idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Offer flowers, panchamrit, bhog (kheer, fruits, and dry fruits) and recite Vishnu Sahasranama, Vishnu Stotra, Geeta, and finally perform Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi Aarti.
