Can unmarried girls keep the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi? If yes, then what are the rules? Know Pandit ji's opinion..

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: Nirjala Ekadashi fast is considered to be the most difficult in Hinduism. On this day, neither food is eaten nor water is drunk. This fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu with full devotion. It is believed that this fast purifies the mind, gets rid of sins, and also gives God's blessings. Just keep in mind that there should be a balance between health and faith. If worship is done with the heart, then Lord Vishnu's blessings will also be received. Bhopal resident astrologer and Vastu consultant Pandit Hitendra Kumar Sharma is giving more information on this subject.

This fast is observed every year on Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This time Nirjala Ekadashi is being celebrated on 6 June 2025 i.e. today. But many people have this question in their mind can unmarried girls also keep this fast or not? Let us know the rules related to this fast.

Who can keep the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi?

According to the pundits, anyone can keep the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi. There is no difference in age, gender, or marital status in this. Whether it is a child, an elderly person, a man or a woman, married or unmarried, if they have faith, then this fast can be kept.

Can unmarried girls keep this fast?

Yes, unmarried girls can also keep the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi. But some precautions are necessary while keeping it. First of all, it is important to understand that this fast is a test of both the body and the mind. It is not easy to live without water in the summer season, so before keeping it, one must consult the elders or elderly women in the house.

If someone is keeping this fast for the first time, then take this resolution while taking care of your health. Also, worshiping Lord Vishnu, and listening to bhajans and kirtans, and stories during the fast is beneficial.

What to keep in mind after starting the fast?

If someone starts fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi once, then it should be done regularly. Leaving it repeatedly or breaking it in between does not give auspicious results. If this fast cannot be kept in any year due to any reason, then Parayan or Udyapan can be done by doing special puja.

Date and time of Nirjala Ekadashi 2025

According to Drik Panchang, this fast will start from 2:15 am on June 6, 2025, and will continue till 4:47 am on June 7. Harivasar time will be till 11:25 am on June 7. According to the Smarta sect, this fast will be kept on June 6 and according to Vaishnava sect, it will be kept on June 7.

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