Nirjala Ekadashi (निर्जला एकादशी) is a vrat, a fasting observance falling in the Hindu lunar month of ज्येष्ठ. Its position is fixed by tithi rather than by the Gregorian calendar, so the date moves every year and is computed from the panchang. Tradition keeps a fast on the day.
Nirjala Ekadashi
निर्जला एकादशी
Hindu month: ज्येष्ठ
Panchang Basis (Tithi Rule)
Each year this observance falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha. Because lunar tithis drift against the Gregorian calendar, the English date shifts every year — the tithi rule above is what stays fixed.
About This Festival
The strictest Ekadashi — complete waterless fast for 24 hours
सबसे कठोर एकादशी — 24 घंटे बिना जल के व्रत
Significance
Also called Bhimseni Ekadashi. Bhima could not fast on all 24 Ekadashis, so Vyasa told him this single nirjala fast equals all 24. The most powerful of all Ekadashis.
Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
Complete nirjala (without water) fast from sunrise to next day sunrise. Worship Vishnu. Donate water, fruits, and umbrellas. Break fast only after sunrise on Dwadashi.
Regional Names
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Nirjala Ekadashi celebrated?
Nirjala Ekadashi is celebrated on Thursday, 25 June 2026 and on Monday, 14 June 2027. The date changes each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) — every date here is computed from real planetary positions using the Swiss Ephemeris engine, not copied from a fixed list.
Is Nirjala Ekadashi a fasting (vrat) day?
Yes — Nirjala Ekadashi is observed as a vrat (fasting day). Devotees keep a fast and complete the puja before breaking it, following the puja vidhi for the day.
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