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Ekadashi date has special significance in Hindu religion and it is considered the best day to worship Lord Vishnu. Of all the 24 Ekadashis that occur in a year, Nirjala Ekadashi, which falls in the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month, is considered to be the most auspicious and virtuous. There is a religious belief that if a person is not able to keep fast on all the Ekadashis of the year, then if he keeps the fast only on Nirjala Ekadashi with full devotion, then he gets the same virtuous results as on all the Ekadashis. It is considered one of the most difficult fasts due to it being observed without drinking water in the scorching summer season. Due to this fast being observed by Bhima during the Mahabharata period, it is also called Bhimseni Ekadashi or Pandava Ekadashi. Let us know when the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed in the year 2026, what is the time of Parana and which remedies are very auspicious to do on this day. Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Date and auspicious time According to the Panchang, the starting and ending time of Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month in the year 2026 is as follows: Ekadashi Tithi Start: June 24, 2026 at 06:12 PM. Ekadashi date ends: 25 June 2026 at 08:09 pm. Exact date of fasting: Udayatithi has special significance in Hindu religion. Since the Ekadashi tithi will be present at the time of sunrise on 25th June, the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on 25th June 2026, Thursday. Due to the coincidence of Thursday being Thursday, the importance of this fast has increased further, because Thursday is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Auspicious time for breaking the fast (Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 Parana Time) The conclusion of Ekadashi fast i.e. Parana is always done in the auspicious time on the next day (on Dwadashi date). Performing Parana at the wrong time does not give the full results of the fast. Date of Paran: 26 June 2026, Friday Auspicious time of Paran: Will be from 05.25 am to 08.13 am. It would be best to break the fast within this stipulated time. How to worship Lord Vishnu? (Pooja method) There is a tradition of worshiping Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi. On this day, worship should be done in the following manner: Resolution and bath: Get up in the morning before sunrise, take bath etc. and wear clean yellow colored clothes. After this, take water in your hand and pledge to fast in front of Lord Vishnu. Puja Samagri: Install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi on the puja platform. Offer them yellow flowers, sandalwood, Akshat, incense, lamp and seasonal fruits (especially mango and melon). Importance of Tulsi Dal: It is mandatory to have Tulsi leaves (Tulsi Dal) in the worship of Lord Vishnu. Without them, Shri Hari does not accept the food. (Keep in mind that basil leaves are not plucked on the day of Ekadashi, so pluck them a day before and keep them). Chanting Mantra: Light a lamp of pure ghee during the puja and "Invocation and Obeisance to Lord Krishna" Chant the mantra at least 108 times or as per your capacity. Finally listen to the story of Ekadashi fast and perform aarti. 5 easy ways to attain virtue on Nirjala Ekadashi: It is believed that some special measures taken on Nirjala Ekadashi remove financial constraints, troubles and mental unrest from life. On this day you can take these measures: Give water to the thirsty and give water to the thirsty: Water has the most importance on this Ekadashi. In this summer season, arranging drinking water for passers-by, animals, birds and the needy or providing water to the thirsty is considered an act of great virtue. Donation of yellow things: Lord Vishnu loves yellow color very much. Therefore, on this day, it is very auspicious to donate yellow fruits (like banana or mango), gram pulses, turmeric, gold or yellow colored clothes to any Brahmin or needy person. Donation of a pot filled with water and a fan: On this day, there is a tradition of donating an earthen pot (kalash) by filling it with water and placing a little grain or melon in it. Donating a hand fan also gives good results on this day. Ghee lamp near Tulsi: In the evening, light a lamp of cow ghee near the Tulsi plant located in the courtyard of the house. After this, revolve around Tulsi Mata 11 or 21 times. This brings happiness and prosperity in the house and Goddess Lakshmi is pleased. Peace and goodness in the house: Keep the atmosphere of the house completely pure on this day. Keep distance from fights, arguments, anger and abusive words. Avoid garlic, onion and tamasic things in food (even if there is no fast). Take special care of health. According to religious rules, during this fast, water and food are sacrificed from sunrise till sunrise of the next day. But this rule is only for completely healthy people. If you are unwell, elderly, pregnant or have any medical condition, do not jeopardize your health. You can also observe this fast by eating normal fruits, drinking milk or water, because God is hungry only for true feelings.
