Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: Observe This Tough Fast Without Food and Water

Nirjala Ekadashi, also known as "Bhimaseni Ekadashi", is considered one of the most difficult and virtuous fasts in Hinduism. This fast is observed on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. In the year 2025, Nirjala Ekadashi will be celebrated on Friday, June 6.

On this day, the fasting people keep fast without food and water, that is why it is called "Nirjala". It is believed that by observing this one fast, the virtue of all the 24 Ekadashis of the year is attained.

Auspicious coincidences are being formed this time (Nirjala Ekadashi 2025)
This year, auspicious coincidences like Gajakesari Yoga and Ravi Yoga are being formed on Nirjala Ekadashi, which can increase the results of the fast even more. On this day, the worship of Khatu Shyam Ji, who is known as Barbarik, an incarnation of Lord Krishna, has special significance. Special worship and bhajan-kirtan will be organized on this occasion at Khatu Shyam Temple located in Sikar district of Rajasthan.

Puja Vidhi and Shubh Muhurta (Nirjala Ekadashi 2025)
On this day, the fasting people take bath before sunrise and wear white clothes and worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi methodically. During the fast, tamasic food should be avoided and sattvik diet should be followed.

The fast will be broken the next day, on June 7, 2025, between 1:44 pm and 4:31 pm.On this day, donating a water filled urn, clothes, food and money is considered very auspicious. The fast of Nirjala Ekadashi is considered extremely effective for self-purification, destruction of sins and attainment of salvation. On this day, devotees get special benefits and blessings by worshipping Khatu Shyam Ji.