Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Date
Ends – 08:15 PM, Jun 06
Parana (Break Fast)

Vrat Significance
Nirjala Ekadashi is a sacred Hindu fasting day observed on June 06, 2025. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu with prayers, fasting, and rituals. Observing this vrat is believed to bring spiritual upliftment, purification, and divine blessings. The vrat katha of Nirjala Ekadashi highlights the spiritual importance of this Ekadashi. It is believed that observing this vrat brings prosperity, forgiveness, and spiritual growth.
ποΈ Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Katha
Once upon a time, in the sacred land of India, there lived a devout and pious man named Dharmaraj. He was known for his unwavering faith in Lord Vishnu and for observing all the Ekadashi vratas with utmost dedication. However, there was one Ekadashi, known as Nirjala Ekadashi, which required fasting without even drinking a drop of water throughout the day.
Dharmaraj was determined to observe this Ekadashi with full devotion, despite the scorching heat and extreme thirst. As the day of Nirjala Ekadashi approached, Dharmaraj prepared himself mentally and spiritually for the challenge ahead.
On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, Dharmaraj woke up before sunrise and performed his daily prayers. He then began his fast, abstaining from food and water as per the rules of the vrat. Throughout the day, he spent his time in meditation, chanting prayers, and reading scriptures, all the while battling his thirst and hunger.
As the day turned into night, Dharmaraj felt a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment for successfully observing the rigorous fast of Nirjala Ekadashi. He offered his prayers to Lord Vishnu and sought his blessings for strength and devotion.
Pleased with Dharmaraj’s unwavering dedication, Lord Vishnu appeared before him and blessed him with divine grace. The Lord commended Dharmaraj for his steadfast devotion and granted him the fulfillment of all his wishes.
From that day on, Dharmaraj became a beacon of inspiration for all the devotees, and his story of observing Nirjala Ekadashi with unwavering faith and determination spread far and wide.
Thus, the observance of Nirjala Ekadashi vrat not only brings spiritual merit but also serves as a testament to the power of unwavering faith and devotion towards the divine. It is a day to remember the strength of mind and spirit and to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu for a fulfilling and prosperous life.
πͺ Nirjala Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
Nirjala Ekadashi is a significant fasting day in the Hindu calendar, and it is observed without consuming any food or water for the entire day. Here is a step-by-step Puja Vidhi for Nirjala Ekadashi in 2025:
1. Wake up early in the morning and take a bath to cleanse yourself physically and spiritually.
2. Set up a clean and peaceful place for the Puja, preferably in front of a deity or a sacred symbol.
3. Light a lamp or a diya in front of the deity to invoke blessings.
4. Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deity as a symbol of devotion.
5. Chant the Vishnu Sahasranama or any other prayers dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe.
6. Recite the Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Katha or the story of the significance of observing this fasting day.
7. Meditate and pray for the well-being of yourself and your loved ones.
8. In the evening, visit a nearby temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and participate in the Aarti and Bhajans.
9. Break your fast after sunset with a simple and sattvic meal, preferably with fruits and milk.
10. Finally, seek the blessings of the elders and distribute prasad to family and friends.
It is important to remember that the most important aspect of observing Nirjala Ekadashi is to do so with a pure and devoted heart. May this Puja bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to you and your family.
π All Ekadashis in 2025
Ekadashi Name | Date | Month | Paksha |
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Putrada Ekadashi | January 09, 2025 | Pausha | Shukla |
Katyayani Ekadashi | January 25, 2025 | Magha | Krishna |
Shattila Ekadashi | February 08, 2025 | Magha | Shukla |
Vijaya Ekadashi | February 23, 2025 | Phalguna | Krishna |
Amalaki Ekadashi | March 09, 2025 | Phalguna | Shukla |
Papmochani Ekadashi | March 25, 2025 | Chaitra | Krishna |
Kamada Ekadashi | April 08, 2025 | Chaitra | Shukla |
Apara Ekadashi | April 23, 2025 | Vaishakha | Krishna |
Mohini Ekadashi | May 07, 2025 | Vaishakha | Shukla |
Yogini Ekadashi | May 23, 2025 | Jyeshtha | Krishna |
Nirjala Ekadashi | June 06, 2025 | Jyeshtha | Shukla |
Kamika Ekadashi | June 21, 2025 | Ashadha | Krishna |
Devshayani Ekadashi | July 06, 2025 | Ashadha | Shukla |
Kamika Ekadashi | July 20, 2025 | Ashadha | Krishna |
Putrada Ekadashi | August 04, 2025 | Shravana | Shukla |
Aja Ekadashi | August 18, 2025 | Shravana | Krishna |
Parivartini Ekadashi | September 03, 2025 | Bhadrapada | Shukla |
Indira Ekadashi | September 17, 2025 | Bhadrapada | Krishna |
Papankusha Ekadashi | October 03, 2025 | Ashwin | Shukla |
Pasankusha Ekadashi | October 16, 2025 | Ashwin | Krishna |
Prabodhini Ekadashi | November 01, 2025 | Kartika | Shukla |
Rama Ekadashi | November 15, 2025 | Kartika | Krishna |
Mokshada Ekadashi | December 01, 2025 | Margashirsha | Shukla |
Utpanna Ekadashi | December 15, 2025 | Margashirsha | Krishna |
Putrada Ekadashi | December 30, 2025 | Pausha | Shukla |