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Ekadashi fast has special spiritual significance in Sanatan Dharma, but among all these, ‘Nirjala Ekadashi’ is considered to be the best, fruitful and difficult. This holy festival, celebrated on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month, is coming with a very unique coincidence this year. This year in the month of Jyestha ‘Adhik Maas’ (Malamas) Due to which this great festival will be celebrated with full devotion at the end of June. It is mentioned in the scriptures that if a devotee is unable to keep the fast of all the 24 Ekadashis of the whole year, then if he keeps the fast of only this one Nirjala Ekadashi with full devotion and as per the rules, then he gets the virtuous results equal to all the Ekadashis of the year.
Fast will be observed on 25th June: Understand the complete mathematics of dates from Panchang.
This year, due to more months, there was confusion among the devotees regarding the exact date of the fast, which has been completely cleared by astrologers and almanac calculations:
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Start of Ekadashi Tithi: It will happen on June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) from 06:12 pm.
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End of Ekadashi Tithi: It will happen on June 25, 2026 (Thursday) at 08:09 pm.
Since in Sanatan tradition, priority is given to the date present at the time of sunrise, hence this difficult fast of Nirjala Ekadashi is based on the principle of Udayatithi. 25 June 2026, Thursday Only will be kept.
Most auspicious time to break the fast
Ekadashi fast gives full results only when it is observed correctly and within the auspicious time. After fasting throughout the day on 25th June, the next day i.e. On Friday, June 26, 2026, between 05:25 am to 08:13 am Breaking the fast will be the best and according to the scriptures.
Mythology: Why is it called ‘Bhimseni Ekadashi’?
According to religious beliefs and stories from the Mahabharata period, Bhimsen (Bhima), the second brother of the Pandavas, loved food immensely and was completely unable to keep fast on the Ekadashis of other months due to his intense hunger. When he sought guidance from Maharishi Ved Vyas regarding his helplessness, Vyas ji advised him to observe a fast on this Ekadashi of Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha, which comes only once in a year, in which he does not have to consume even a drop of water from sunrise to sunrise of the next day. Bhimsen gladly accepted this extremely difficult test and completed this fast with full devotion. Due to this mythological incident it ‘Bhimseni Ekadashi’ Also known as. By doing special worship of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi on this day, all the accumulated sins of man are destroyed and ultimately one attains Vishnuloka.
The rules are very strict: know the exact method of worship
Fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi requires immense physical and mental strength along with devotion:
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Bath and resolution: On the day of the fast, wake up before sunrise and take a holy bath and take water in your hand and take a strong resolution to observe fast without food and water (without water) in front of Lord Vishnu.
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Importance of yellow clothes: Lord Vishnu loves yellow color very much, hence wear clean yellow clothes during worship. Yellow flowers, yellow sandalwood, incense lamps and especially Tulsi Dal (Basil Leaves) Offer.
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Mantra and text: continuously during puja “Invocation and Obeisance to Lord Krishna” Chant the Mahamantra mentally or verbally. It is considered best to recite ‘Vishnu Sahasranama’ on this day.
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Aarti and Shravan: In the evening, perform aarti of Lord Lakshminarayan with incense sticks and sit with the family and listen to the fast story of Nirjala Ekadashi.
Donating these things will open the door to salvation in the scorching heat.
Since this fast falls amidst the scorching heat and intense heat of the month of Jyeshtha, donation of water and cooling items on this day has immense significance. Devotees will worship on this day according to their financial capacity. Earthen pot (kalash), juicy mangoes, fresh watermelon, cotton clothes, sakore and sattu. Must donate to the needy and Brahmins. On this day, giving water to thirsty people and making arrangements for water is considered the greatest virtuous act.
