Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: Hinduism is one of the great religions of the world. Ekadashi, according to the Hindu/Vaishnav calendar, is observed as one of the most beautiful and sacred days dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this sacred day, devotees observe an absolute fast and offer prayers and other rituals to seek the divine blessings of Lord Vishnu. Every year, we observe 24 Ekadashis, which means, we observe two Ekadashis every month, one during the Shukla Paksha and the other during the Krishna Paksha.
The Significance Of Nirjala Ekadashi:
This nirjala ekadashi is also termed as ‘Bhim ekadashi’/ ‘Pandav Nirjala Ekadashi’. On this Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi, people completely abstain themselves from consuming food and water. This year, 2025, Nirjala Ekadashi will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7 (as per the Vaishnav Calender). On this auspecious day Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi are worshiped. One who observes fasting on Ekadashi is said to be free from making wrong decisions or actions and moves towards a religious life.
It is believed that by fasting on this Ekadashi, the fruits of all the 24 Ekadashis of the year are obtained, which brings salvation, happiness, and prosperity. It is also believed that on this day, charity has special significance, and donating to the poor brings special results. This also leads to the end of money-related problems.
The Auspicious Time Of Worship:
According to the Panchang, Ekadashi date will start late on 6 June 2025 at 2:15 pm and end on 7 June 2025 at 4:47 am. This fast will be celebrated mainly on June 6 on the basis of Udayatithi, although the Vaishnav community can also celebrate it on 7 June.
On this day, the auspicious time for worship will be the Brahma Muhurta from 4:02 am to 4:42 pm, Vijaya Muhurta from 2:39 pm to 3:35 pm, twilight Muhurta from 7:16 pm to 7:36 pm, and Nishita Muhurta from 12:00 pm to 12:40 pm. The fast will be passed on for the Smarta community from 1:44 pm to 4:31 pm on 7 June 2025 and for the Vaishnav community from 5:23 am to 7:17 pm on 8 June 2025. This day is even more auspicious with the combination of Ravi Yoga, Bhadrawas, and Vriyan Yoga, which makes the works of devotion and charity special.
The Nirjala Ekadashi’s Fast-Breaking Time:
The Fast-breaking time will be on June 8, 2025 between 5:22 A.M. to 7:20A.M. During the fast, seek the divine blessings of Lord Krishna by donating food, water, clothes and other ingredients to the needy.
Worship Rituals Of Nirjala Ekadashi:
The fast of Nirjala Ekadashi is very difficult because both water and food are sacrificed in it. On this day, get up in Brahma Muhurta and take a bath and wear clean clothes. Remembering Lord Vishnu, take a pledge to fast. For worship, purify the temple or place of worship with Ganga water and install an idol or picture of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi by laying yellow or red cloth on a post. Offer Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, panchamrit, sandalwood, sugar candy, incense, lamps and quince (coconut) in the puja. After this, offer the aarti to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
The Most Powerful Mantras To Chant On Nirjala Ekadashi:
Chant the mantra ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya’ and if you want, also recite Vishnu Sahasranama. One of the most powerful mantra to chant is-
” Hare krishna hare krishna, krishna krishna hare hare! Hare ram hare ram, ram ram hare hare!”
According to the manuscripts, one should observe Ekadashi with great respect by not eating or drinking anything all day long. Moreover, you have to engage yourself completely in the bhakti of Lord Vishnu.
