Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: A Day To Seek Lord Vishnu’s Blessings

According to ancient Hindu mythology, there are 24 Ekadashi that fall twice a month in a year. However, the Nirjala Ekadashi or Pandava Ekadashi is among the most auspicious and purest. This Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha of the Jyestha month. So, read along to explore what’s more special and interesting about Nirjala Ekadashi 2025. 

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Date and Time 

• Nirjala Ekadashi Date:  6th June, 2025 (Friday)
• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 02:15 AM, Jun 06
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 04:47 AM, Jun 07

What is Nirjala Ekadashi? 

Every year, devotees celebrate Nirjala Ekadashi, one of the 24 Ekadashis. It is one of the most sacred Ekadashis, as people refrain from eating and drinking water on this day. The word “Nirjala” itself suggests that Nir means No and Jala means without water. 

Moreover, this day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and the story is associated with the Pandava brothers. On Nirjala Ekadashi 2025, fasting and offering prayers is equivalent to observing all the other 24 Ekadashis.

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Significance Behind Celebrating Nirajala Ekadashai 

The Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 holds great significance as it is one of the purest forms of Hindu culture. On this day, devotees commit the entire day to Lord Vishnu, seeking blessings for liberation from worldly affairs. During Nirjala Ekadashi, people are suggested to observe a fast even without drinking water. So, devotees consider this Ekadashi the most important and challenging one. 

Moreover, this Ekadashi revolves around the conversation between Bhim, the second Pandava brothers, and Sage Vyasa. The sage suggested that he fast on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi; hence, this Ekadashi is also called the Pandava Bhima Ekadashi or Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi.

Vrat Katha or Mythological Story behind Nirjala Ekadashi 

The story and importance of Nirjala ekadashi originate from the Brahma Vaivarta Purana. The vrat katha dates back to the conversation between Bhima (one of the five Pandava brothers in the Hindu epic Mahabharata) and Sage Vyasa, where the sage explains the significance of observing Nirjala Ekadashi vrat.

But Bhima was a foodie and had a huge appetite. In contrast, sage Vyasa advised him to keep Nirjala Ekadashi and told him to refrain from eating and drinking even water for 24 hours. When Bhima learned he could not eat or drink anything for 24 hours, he pondered the news deeply.

Nirjala Ekadashi named after Bhimasena

During that situation, Sage Vyasa explained to him the benefits of Nirjala Vrat being equivalent to all the 24 Ekadashi Vrat. Chanting Lord Vishnu’s name while observing this Vrat will bless you with success, abundance, and prosperity. On hearing this, Bhima agreed to observe fasting with his other brothers, mother, Kunti, and wife, Draupadi. He chose to fast on Nirjala Ekadashi, and it was through this devotion that Lord Vishnu blessed Bhima. This is how Nirjala Ekadashi came to be named after Bhimasena. 

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Rituals or Puja Vidhi of Nirjala Ekadashi 2025

Here are complete instructions on performing the rituals and Puja Vidhi on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi. 

• On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, wake up early before sunrise and take a bath. 
• Adorn the idol of Lord Vishnu and keep the necessary puja samagri. 
• Then, start chanting the Vishnu mantra and stotram while performing the ritual. 
• On Nirjala Ekadashi, worship Lord Vishnu with Tulsi leaves and flowers. You can also visit the Vishnu temple and perform the rituals.
• You should prepare a special bhog for Lord Vishnu and present it as a special offering. 
• While performing the ritual, remember to chant Vishnu Lakshmi Abhishek’s mantra and Vishnu Sahasranamam continuously. 
• It is auspicious to stay awake on the night of Nirjala Ekadashi and devote yourself to chanting mantras and bhajans. 
• You must also wear 10 Mukhi Rudraksha, protecting you from evil energies and surrounding you with purity and positivity. 

How to observe Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat? 

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 is very different and sacred compared to other Ekadashi. So, you should follow some strict rules. Here’s what you need to know about Nirjala Ekadashi vrat. 

• The preparation of Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat, known as Dashami, starts one day prior. 
• One day before the Nirjala Ekadshi, the fast observers bathe and perform the evening aarti (Sandhyavandanam). 
• After the puja rituals and aarti, one can eat satvik food in the evening before sunset but should avoid eating rice. 
• The next morning, on the 11th day of the tithi, on the Nirjala Ekadshi, one must wake up before sunrise and offer water and prayer to Lord Surya and Vishnu. 
• The fast begins early in the morning on the eleventh day of the Shukla Paksha and ends on the next day, Dwadashi Tithi. 
• Devotees may end their fast on the next day, Dwadashi Tithi. They can then drink water and have a mixture of milk, curd, honey, and ghee. 

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Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Benefits

As mentioned above, Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the most significant Ekadashi. So, devoting yourself to bhajan and kirtan, observing fast, and seeking the blessing of Lord Vishnu on this day is auspicious. With that, let’s look at the benefits of Nirjala Ekadashi. 

• Observing fast on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi will shower you with the blessings of all 24 Ekadashi. 
• Devoting yourself to Lord Vishnu will lead you to Vaikunta, the abode of Lord Vishnu after death. It is a place of eternal bliss and happiness, 
• Lord Vishnu will bestow the devotees with good wealth, health, success, and goodwill. 
• Nirjala Ekadashi purifies the mind, body, and soul by removing impurities and toxins from the body. 
• It gives you lifelong growth and abundance. 

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