Date: June 25, 2026
Day: Thursday
Paksha: Shukla Paksha
Month: Nija Jyeshtha
Nirjala Ekadashi is regarded as the most powerful and austere Ekadashi among all twenty-four Ekadashis. The word Nirjala means “without water,” and this Ekadashi is observed with strict fasting, abstaining from both food and water.
This sacred day is especially dear to Lord Vishnu and is believed to grant the combined merits of observing all Ekadashis throughout the year. It is ideal for devotees seeking intense spiritual discipline, self-control, and divine blessings.
Spiritual Benefits:
- Bestows the merit of all Ekadashi fasts
- Removes major sins and negative karma
- Enhances self-discipline and inner strength
- Brings prosperity, peace, and spiritual upliftment
Devotees spend the day in prayer, Vishnu Sahasranama chanting, meditation, and night-long vigil. Those unable to observe a complete fast may take fruits or water, keeping devotion at heart.
