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In Hindu religion and Vedic calendar, the place of Ekadashi fast is considered very sacred and supreme. Ekadashi tithi falling in Krishna and Shukla Paksha of every month is completely dedicated to the worship of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the sustainer of the world. Although in a normal year there are a total of 24 Ekadashis, but in the year 2026, due to extra month in the month of Jyeshtha (month of Laund), this year a unique combination of two additional fasts of Padmini and Parma Ekadashi has been created. For this reason, this year the devotees are getting the good fortune of attaining the great virtue of a total of 26 Ekadashi fasts.
Among all these 26 Ekadashis, ‘Nirjala Ekadashi’ is considered the most difficult, important and best. On this Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month, the devotees keep a strict fast for the whole day and night without consuming food and water, due to which it is called ‘Nirjala’. According to mythological beliefs, if the devotees who for some reason are not able to fast on other Ekadashis of the whole year, fast only on Nirjala Ekadashi with full devotion and devotion, then they attain the same eternal virtue and salvation as on all the 24 Ekadashis of the year. Due to this fast being observed by Bhimsen during the Mahabharata period, it is also called ‘Bhimseni Ekadashi’ or ‘Pandava Ekadashi’.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Decision of date and Udayatithi
According to almanac calculations, this year the schedule of Ekadashi date of Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha is going to be as follows:
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Start of Ekadashi Tithi: 24 June 2026, Wednesday night From 08:09.
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End of Ekadashi Tithi: 25 June 2026, Thursday night at 09:14.
Fast will be observed on 25th June: According to the scriptures and the rules of Sanatan Dharma, Sunrise Vyapini i.e. ‘Udayatithi’ is considered paramount in fasts and festivals. Since Ekadashi Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise on 25th June, hence The Mahavrat of Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on 25th June 2026, Thursday only.
Maha-Coincidence: Fasting on Thursday and 3 auspicious Yogas are being formed.
This year’s Nirjala Ekadashi is considered extremely rare and fruitful from religious and astrological point of view. on 25th June thursday day Which is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu himself and Devguru Brihaspati. This wonderful union of Ekadashi and Thursday is no less than a great festival for Vishnu devotees.
Along with this, three most beneficial yogas of astrology are being formed on this day:
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Ravi Yoga: It will start from 05:25 am in the morning and will last till 04:29 pm. This yoga is considered to destroy all types of defects.
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Shiva Yoga: Starting at 10:22 am, it will last throughout the day and night. It is good for spiritual progress and mental peace.
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Siddha Yoga: The entire day will start from 10:53 am. There is 100% success in the work done in this yoga.
Most auspicious time for worship on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi
Following are the best Muhurats of Panchang to get the special blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi on 25th June:
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Brahma Muhurta (Sadhana Time): Morning From 04:05 am to 04:45 am (This time is best for self-contemplation and chanting mantras).
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Abhijeet Muhurat (Best Puja Muhurat): Morning From 11:56 am to 12:52 pm (The main puja performed at this afternoon time is extremely fruitful).
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Amrit Kaal / Ravi Yoga Timings: Morning From 05:25 pm to 04:29 pm.
What will remain of Bhadra’s shadow? Doubt and its solution
According to the Panchang, this year the effect of Bhadra will also be seen on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi. bhadra period Starting from 07:08 am in the morning till 08:09 pm Will remain. Due to this news, many devotees are confused whether the puja will be affected due to Bhadra?
No hindrance in worship: According to the rules of astrology, on this day Bhadra is not in heaven or on earth, but Will reside in ‘Patal Lok’. There is an irrefutable rule of the scriptures that when Bhadra is in the underworld, then any inauspicious or negative effect of her on the earth is not valid. Therefore, there will be no obstruction or obstruction of Bhadra in Nirjala Ekadashi’s fast, resolution, story of Lord Vishnu, charity and regular worship. Devotees can do their sadhana with complete peace of mind.
Important rules of fasting and importance of charity
Living without water in the scorching heat of Jyeshtha month is the main test of this fast. On this day, the devotee should wake up early in the morning after taking bath, wear yellow clothes and take a pledge of ‘Nirjal’ fast in front of Lord Vishnu. From sunrise till the time of Parana after sunrise of the next day (Dwadashi Tithi), not a single drop of water should go down the throat.
Donating cold things on this day has special significance. On the day of Ekadashi, giving water to thirsty people, serving sherbet, donating an earthen pot (Kalash), fan, melon, mango, clothes and gram pulses is considered highly virtuous.