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Nirjala Ekadashi 2024

निर्जला एकादशी

The strictest and most rewarding Ekadashi fast without water.

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Auspicious Date & Timing
Tuesday, 18 June 2024
📅 Tuesday🥛 Fasting (Vrat) Observed⏰ Pradosh / Puja Muhurat Applicable
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Significance & History

Nirjala Ekadashi, also called Bhimseni or Pandava Ekadashi, is considered the most important of all 24 Ekadashis in a year. According to the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, sage Vyasa told Bhima that observing this single Ekadashi without water (nirjala) yields the merit of all 24 Ekadashis combined. It falls on the 11th day of the bright fortnight of Jyeshtha month during peak Indian summer.

Puja Vidhi & Rituals

  • Complete fast without even water (nirjala) from sunrise to next day sunrise
  • Waking up before sunrise and bathing in a river or with holy water
  • Worshipping Lord Vishnu with Tulsi, yellow flowers, and panchamrit
  • Chanting Vishnu Sahasranama or reciting the Bhagavad Gita
  • Donating water, food, and fans (pankha) to Brahmins

Samagri & Auspicious Items

Items associated with the puja or highly beneficial to purchase and keep at home during Nirjala Ekadashi:

Water (for donation)Tulsi leavesYellow clothSesame seedsUmbrella for donation

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Nirjala Ekadashi in 2024?+
Nirjala Ekadashi 2024 will fall on Tuesday, 18 June 2024 (Tuesday).
What is the spiritual significance of Nirjala Ekadashi?+
Nirjala Ekadashi, also called Bhimseni or Pandava Ekadashi, is considered the most important of all 24 Ekadashis in a year. According to the Brahma Vaivarta Purana, sage Vyasa told Bhima that observing this single Ekadashi without water (nirjala) yields the merit of all 24 Ekadashis combined. It falls on the 11th day of the bright fortnight of Jyeshtha month during peak Indian summer.
What are the core rituals for Nirjala Ekadashi?+
Core rituals include: Complete fast without even water (nirjala) from sunrise to next day sunrise, Waking up before sunrise and bathing in a river or with holy water, Worshipping Lord Vishnu with Tulsi, yellow flowers, and panchamrit, Chanting Vishnu Sahasranama or reciting the Bhagavad Gita, Donating water, food, and fans (pankha) to Brahmins.
What is Nirjala Ekadashi called in Hindi and other regional languages?+
Nirjala Ekadashi is widely referred to as निर्जला एकादशी in Hindi.

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