Archive · 28 May 2025
Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: Dates, Significance, and Rituals
Nirjala Ekadashi is a special day for people who follow Hinduism to show their love for Lord Vishnu.
It's a day when they fast, meaning they don't eat or drink anything.
This fast is considered very important and is believed to be as good as fasting on all other Ekadashi days.
People pray to Lord Vishnu and do special rituals.
According to stories, if you can't fast on all Ekadashi days, doing this one is very good.
The fast starts early in the morning and is broken the next day during a specific time.
During this time, people chant special prayers and mantras.
Nirjala Ekadashi is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
It is observed on the Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Jyeshtha.
This year, Nirjala Ekadashi will be celebrated on June 6 and 7, 2025.
Devotees observe a strict fast without food or water.
Observing Nirjala Ekadashi is believed to provide the benefits of fasting on all Ekadashis.
- Who
- Devotees of Lord Vishnu, particularly those observing the Ekadashi fast.
- What
- A day of fasting and prayer to Lord Vishnu.
- When
- Observed on June 6 and 7, 2025 (depending on tradition).
- Where
- Not specified in the article.
- Why
- To gain spiritual merit and seek blessings of Lord Vishnu.
Smarta Tradition
Vaishnav Tradition
Nirjala Ekadashi Observation
Smarta Tradition
Will observe Nirjala Ekadashi on June 6, 2025.
Vaishnav Tradition
Will observe Nirjala Ekadashi on June 7, 2025.
- Festival Name
- Nirjala Ekadashi
- Observed On
- Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in Jyeshtha
- Key Activities
- Fasting and prayer
- Observed Dates
- June 6, 2025 (Smarta); June 7, 2025 (Vaishnav)
- Parana Time
- Parana Time: June 7, 2025 - 01:43 PM to 04:30 PM
