Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 — Know Puja Rituals, Spiritual Benefits, And More

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: Nirjala Ekadashi holds immense spiritual significance in Hinduism. Among all 24 Ekadashis, it is regarded as the most powerful and challenging. The fast observed on this day is considered the most rewarding and difficult of all Ekadashi fasts. In 2025, the observance of Nirjala Ekadashi becomes even more special due to the formation of rare and auspicious yogas (cosmic alignments).

If observed with faith, discipline, and proper rituals, this Ekadashi is believed to destroy sins and bestow the devotee with peace, prosperity, and divine blessings from Lord Vishnu.

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Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: Date, Muhurat, And Parana Timing

• Vrat Date: Friday, 6 June 2025
• Ekadashi Begins: 6 June at 2:15 AM
• Ekadashi Ends: 7 June at 4:47 AM
• Parana (Breaking the fast): 7 June between 1:44 PM and 4:31 PM

Rare Auspicious Yogas On This Day:

This year, Nirjala Ekadashi coincides with rare celestial events that elevate the spiritual potency of the fast:

• Vyatipata Yoga: Considered highly auspicious, this yoga amplifies the spiritual merit of rituals and religious observances.
• Moon Transit in Virgo: The Moon will be in Virgo, enhancing mental clarity, peace, and analytical abilities.
• Hasta Nakshatra (Till 6:34:16 AM): Performing rituals during this star grants special merit.
• Chitra Nakshatra (Post 6:34:16 AM): Worshipping Lord Vishnu under this star is believed to bring beauty and prosperity.

Rituals For Nirjala Ekadashi:

• Take a holy bath during Brahma Muhurat using Ganga water or pure water, and wear clean yellow clothes.
• Make a Sankalp (vow) to observe a strict fast without water while chanting "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya".
• Perform the worship of Lord Vishnu.
• Offer a Panchamrit (mixture of five sacred items) bath to the deity.
• Use yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves, sandalwood, incense, and lamps in the puja.
• Recite the Vishnu Sahasranama (1000 names of Lord Vishnu).
• Observe a complete fast without consuming food, water, or fruits (if health permits).
• Stay awake at night, engage in bhajans, kirtans, and meditation.
• Break the fast the next day during the designated Parana time with water, fruits, or simple vegetarian food.

Four Mistakes To Avoid On Nirjala Ekadashi:

• Do not waste water: The essence of this fast is abstaining from water; hence, water should be respected and not misused.
• Do not eat food or fruits: Even fruits should be avoided; this is a strict waterless fast.
• Avoid anger, lies, and negativity: Mental purity is as important as physical discipline.
• Do not miss the Parana muhurat: Breaking the fast during the right time is essential to gain the full merit of the vrat.

Spiritual Benefits Of Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat:

• Attain the merits of all 24 Ekadashis in one fast
• Liberation from sins and the cycle of rebirth
• Mental and physical purification
• Special blessings from Lord Vishnu
• Peace and prosperity within the family

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