Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 date: When is Nirjala Ekadashi? Know date, timings, rituals, mantras, wishes, WA status and more

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 date & timings: Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the most important and toughest Ekadashis among the 24 Ekadashis observed throughout the year in Hinduism. It is observed with great devotion by devotees of Lord Vishnu. This fast is known for being extremely strict, as even drinking water is not allowed on this day. Nirjala Ekadashi is believed to offer the same benefits as observing all other Ekadashis in a year.

Let us explore the Nirjala Ekadashi date, timing, rituals, mantra, story, and the spiritual significance of this powerful day in 2025.

What is Nirjala Ekadashi?

Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi tithi (11th lunar day) of Shukla Paksha in the Jyeshtha month, according to the Hindu Panchang. ¡°Nirjala¡± means ¡°without water,¡± which means devotees fast without even drinking water for the entire day. This Ekadashi is also known as Bhimaseni Ekadashi, as it was first observed by Bhima, the second of the Pandava brothers.

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Date and Time

In 2025, Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, 6 June. However, there is a slight difference in dates for general followers and Vaishnav devotees.

Important Timings:

• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 6 June 2025 at 02:15 AM
• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 7 June 2025 at 04:47 AM
• Parana (fast-breaking) Time: 7 June 2025 from 01:43 PM to 04:30 PM
• Hari Vasara End Time: 7 June 2025 at 11:25 AM

For Vaishnav Devotees:

• Vaishnava Parana Time: 8 June 2025 from 05:22 AM to 07:17 AM
• Dwadashi Tithi Ends: 8 June 2025 at 07:17 AM

Significance of Nirjala Ekadashi

Nirjala Ekadashi holds great spiritual value. It is said that by keeping a fast on this day, one can gain the same blessings and results as keeping all 24 Ekadashis of the year. It is a path to wash away sins, seek forgiveness, and receive Lord Vishnu¡¯s blessings for health, wealth, peace, and salvation.

Worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this day brings happiness and prosperity. Devotees are also encouraged to donate water, food, clothes, and money to the poor.

The Story Behind Nirjala Ekadashi

According to Hindu mythology, Bhima, the mighty Pandava, loved food and found it very hard to fast. When he expressed his concern to Sage Vyasa, the sage advised him to observe just Nirjala Ekadashi, which gives the merit of all other Ekadashis combined. From then on, Bhima kept this difficult fast once a year, and hence, it is also called Bhima Ekadashi or Pandava Ekadashi.

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Rituals

Fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi is not just about avoiding food and water. Devotees follow certain rituals to please Lord Vishnu and seek his blessings.

Main Rituals:

• Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes.
• Place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu on a wooden platform.
• Offer flowers, homemade sweets, sandalwood paste (chandan), and light a ghee diya.
• Offer Tulsi leaves (Tulsi Patra) to Lord Vishnu.
• Recite Nirjala Ekadashi mantras and chant the name of Lord Krishna throughout the day.
• Avoid eating and drinking anything from sunrise to next day¡¯s Parana time.
• Break the fast during the Parana time on Dwadashi Tithi with satvik food and water.

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Mantras

Chanting these powerful mantras can help purify your soul and bring peace of mind.

Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari, Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva...!!
Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham...!!
Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare,
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare...!!

Nirjala Ekadashi wishes, messages and WhatsApp status to share

• May Lord Vishnu bless your life with endless happiness, health, and success this Nirjala Ekadashi.
• On this sacred day of Nirjala Ekadashi, may your devotion bring you peace, strength, and divine grace.
• Wishing you a pious and spiritually fulfilling Nirjala Ekadashi. May your prayers be answered.
• May your fast and prayers on Nirjala Ekadashi remove all sorrow and fill your life with joy.
• Happy Nirjala Ekadashi! May your heart remain pure and your soul be uplifted with devotion.
• On this auspicious Ekadashi, may Lord Vishnu guide your path and shower his blessings on you.
• May the divine light of Nirjala Ekadashi brighten your life with wisdom, virtue, and prosperity.
• Wishing you a peaceful and blessed Nirjala Ekadashi. May you gain strength from your faith.
• May this Nirjala Ekadashi bring you closer to spiritual awakening and inner peace.
• May your devotion on this sacred day be rewarded with happiness, success, and salvation.
• Happy Nirjala Ekadashi! May Lord Vishnu cleanse your heart and bless you abundantly.
• Wishing you and your family divine blessings and harmony this Nirjala Ekadashi.
• Let the purity of Nirjala Ekadashi wash away all negativity and bring love and light.
• May the holy fast of Nirjala Ekadashi bring you peace of mind and strength of soul.
• On this Nirjala Ekadashi, may your prayers echo with love and reach the divine.
• Celebrate this Nirjala Ekadashi with devotion and may your life be filled with divine bliss.
• May Lord Vishnu¡¯s blessings bring you clarity, purpose, and fulfilment this Ekadashi.
• Wishing you a soulful Nirjala Ekadashi filled with prayers, purity, and divine grace.
• On this sacred occasion, may you walk the path of righteousness and receive Lord Vishnu¡¯s love.
• Happy Nirjala Ekadashi! May this holy day inspire faith, humility, and inner joy.

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 is a golden opportunity to purify your mind, body, and soul by following the strict Nirjala fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu with full devotion. Knowing the correct Nirjala Ekadashi date, timing, rituals, and mantra helps you prepare for this auspicious occasion and gain spiritual benefits.

Whether you follow this fast for inner peace, wealth, or moksha, the blessings of Nirjala Ekadashi are truly powerful and life-changing.

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)

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