Nirjala Ekadashi
Also known as: Bhima Ekadashi, Pandava Ekadashi
Dates follow the Indian calendar (IST). If you’re outside India, your local temple may observe a day earlier or later for tithi-based festivals.
Nirjala Ekadashi is the strictest and most celebrated Ekadashi of the year — devotees of Lord Vishnu fast without even water from sunrise until the next morning. Observing this one fast sincerely is believed to carry the merit of all twenty-four Ekadashis, and people donate water, fans, and sherbet to others in the summer heat.
For your location
Timing Advisory
This festival follows sunrise timings. Local observance may differ by region and timezone. Please check with your local temple or trusted Panchang for exact muhurat.
📋 How to Observe
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Keep the waterless fast only if your health truly allows — a simple fruit fast also counts
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Chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" and read Vishnu's stories
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Donate water pots, sherbet, fans, or umbrellas to people out in the heat
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Break the fast the next morning during the parana time
🕉️ Sacred Mantras
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Vasudeva, who dwells in all
Pandit ji's Message
Dear devotee, Nirjala Ekadashi is a time for spiritual reflection and community celebration. Whether you're observing traditional rituals or adapting them to your modern life, remember that the sincerity of your devotion matters more than elaborate ceremonies. May this festival bring divine blessings to you and your family.
🙏 - Pandit Bala Krishan
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