Nirjala Ekadashi is considered to be a very virtuous Ekadashi in Hinduism. Every year, Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month is called Nirjala Ekadashi and this time this date is on Friday, June 6. Nirjala Ekadashi is also called Bhimseni Ekadashi, because in Mahabharata, Bhima had observed this only Ekadashi fast. According to mythological beliefs, observing the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi paves the way for liberation from sins, attainment of heaven, and salvation. Also, by worshipping Lord Vishnu, one gets happiness, wealth, fame, and health in life. But many times people knowingly or unknowingly make some mistakes in worshiping, due to which the virtue results decrease. Let us know the complete worship method of Nirjala Ekadashi…

Nirjala Ekadashi Importance
According to religious beliefs, Nirjala Ekadashi has been called the summation of all Ekadashis. A person who cannot observe Ekadashi for the whole year can get the benefits of 24 Ekadashis of the year by observing this one fast. Nirjala means fasting without drinking water. In the fast, a resolution is taken to not even take water and this fast is a symbol of penance of the mind, speech, and body. According to Skanda Purana, a person who observes a fast on Nirjala Ekadashi Tithi never faces any shortage in life and is always blessed by Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. Bhimsena, one of the Pandavas of Mahabharata, could not live without food. When he could not observe Ekadashis throughout the year, Maharishi Ved Vyas advised him to observe Nirjala Ekadashi. Therefore, Nirjala Ekadashi is also called Bhim Ekadashi.

Preparation before the fast

Eat light satvik food on Dashami Tithi, a day before Nirjala Ekadashi, and observe celibacy at night. Also, take a resolution to remain pure in mind, speech, and action.

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Vrat Niyam
- On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take a bath. Wear clean clothes and purify the place of worship in the house with Gangajal.
- Take a vow of fasting: I resolve to observe Nirjala Ekadashi fast for the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
- A vow is taken too fast without water, food, and fruits.
- Even if someone is not fasting, any tamasic thing (onion, garlic, etc.) is prohibited.
- Spend time throughout the day in bhajan-kirtan, meditation, and satsang.
- If health is not good, then fast with a fruit diet or water. Emotion and faith are the best.

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Complete Puja Vidhi
- On Nirjala Ekadashi, wake up in Brahma Muhurta take a bath with Gangajal or clean water, and then wear clean clothes.

– After this, take Ganga water, rice, and flowers in your hand and take a pledge with this mantra – Mam samasta paapakshayapoorva shrihariprityartham nirjalaikadashivratmaham karishye.

- Clean the place of worship and purify it with Ganga water. Then install a picture or idol of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi.

- Place a copper or brass urn and tie a mauli and put water, rice, betel nut, a coin, and mango leaf in it.

- After this, offer yellow flowers, sandalwood, Tulsi leaves, rice, incense sticks, fruits and Panchamrit to Lord Vishnu.

- Offer saffron kheer or fruits to Vishnu ji (do not consume it yourself).

- Recite Bhagavad Gita, Vishnu Sahasranama, Shri Vishnu Chalisa. Also, chant the Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay mantra 108 times. Light a lamp on Tulsi ji and do parikrama.

- Donation on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi has special significance. On this day, donate a pitcher full of water, sherbet, an umbrella, clothes, fruits, slippers, etc. to Brahmins or poor and needy people.

Ratri Jagran (Ekadashi night)

- Light a lamp and praise Hari. Then recite Harinam Sankirtan or Bhagavad Gita

- Do Vishnu ji's Aarti. Also, keep in mind that do not sleep on a cot or bed on this day.

- On the night of Ekadashi, the fasting person should sleep on the ground.

Rules for the whole day

- Do not consume food, water, fruits, etc.

- If not possible, then eat only fruits or water - Feelings are paramount.

- Stay away from lies, anger, bad thoughts, and impurity.

- Do Japa, meditation, Satsang and Bhajan-Kirtan.

Dwadashi Tithi (Paran next day)

– Paran of Nirjala Ekadashi at the auspicious time, after 6:00 am on 7 June 2025.

– First of all, offer food to Lord Vishnu.

– Then give donations to a Brahmin or the needy – like water, urns, clothes, umbrellas, fan, grains etc.

– After this break the fast yourself (by taking water or food).

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