India is a land of deep-rooted traditions where fasting and festivals are integral to spiritual life. Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 stands out as the most sacred and most rigorous of all the fasts in the Hindu calendar. It is a day where devotion, self-restraint, and inner cleansing come together in the purest form.
In 2025, Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, 6th June 2025. It is also known as Bhimseni Ekadashi or Bhima Ekadashi and is observed by millions of devotees across the world with intense devotion and discipline.
Know in detail about Nirjala Ekadashi 2025
Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: Date & Time
It falls on the Ekadashi (11th day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Jyeshtha, typically between May and June. It is known for being the most stringent Ekadashi, as it involves complete abstinence from water.
In 2025:
- Ekadashi Begins: 6 June 2025 at 2:15 AM
- Ekadashi Ends: 7 June 2025 at 4:47 AM
Main fasting day: 6 June 2025 (based on sunrise timing – Udaya Tithi)
Parana (breaking the fast): 7 June 2025 during Dwadasi Tithi (12th lunar day)
It is important to break the fast at the correct time as per scriptures to gain the full spiritual benefits. Followers of the Vaishnava tradition, which particularly reveres Lord Vishnu, may observe Vaishnava Nirjala Ekadashi on 7 June 2025.
Significance of Nirjala Ekadashi: Why is it Supreme?
Among the 24 Ekadashis observed annually, Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the toughest and the most rewarding. The word Nirjala literally translates to “without water,” highlighting the strictness of the fast where devotees abstain not just from food but also from water for a full 24 hours.
Spiritual Objectives:
- Call upon Lord Vishnu’s holy blessings.
- Attain the spiritual benefits equivalent to observing all Ekadashis in a year.
- Achieve physical discipline and mental purification
- Perform charity, devotion, and selfless service
This In order to attain moksha, or freedom from the cycle of birth and death, this day is observed for the purification of the soul. It is believed that the mere observance of this fast with true devotion washes away all sins and grants the devotee a place in Vaikuntha, the divine abode of Lord Vishnu.
As per scriptures:
“Sarva-pāpa-kṣhaya-karā Nirjala Ekadashi”
Meaning – This Ekadashi destroys all sins and opens the door to liberation.
The Legend: Why it’s Called Bhima Ekadashi
The roots of this Ekadashi can be traced back to the time of the Mahabharata.
Bhima, the second Pandava and son of Vayu (the wind god), was known for his immense physical strength and massive appetite. Unlike his brothers Yudhishthira, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva, who observed all Ekadashis, Bhima found it extremely difficult to fast due to his strong hunger.
Disturbed by this, Bhima approached the revered sage Vyasa Muni and asked if there was a way to earn the merits of all the Ekadashis without observing them all.
Sage Vyasa advised:
“If you are unable to observe all the Ekadashi fasts throughout the year, then observe just one — Nirjala Ekadashi, with complete abstinence from food and water. It holds the spiritual merit of all other Ekadashis combined. Self-control, devotion, and increased spiritual awareness are the hallmarks of the Nirjala Ekadashi fast..
Accepting the challenge, Bhima observed this austere fast with utmost sincerity, which earned it the name Bhimseni Ekadashi or Bhima Ekadashi.
Vrat Rituals and Rules: How to Observe it
Nirjala Ekadashi embodies discipline, deep devotion, and heightened spiritual concentration. Its rules are more demanding than any other Ekadashi.
A Day Before the Fast (Dashami):
- Consume only sattvic (pure vegetarian and non-spicy) food before sunset
- Avoid garlic, onion, tamasic foods, and intoxicants
- Practice celibacy, stay calm, and avoid arguments or negativity
On the Day of Ekadashi:
- Wake up before sunrise (Brahma Muhurta)
- Take a bath in a river, pond, or at home with pure water
- Wear clean, ideally yellow-colored clothes
- Sit in front of a picture or idol of Lord Vishnu
- Take a vow (sankalp) to observe the Nirjala Ekadashi fast
- Worship with:
- Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, incense, lamp, and Panchamrit
- Offer naivedyam (fruits or sattvic food)
- Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or Vishnu Sahasranama
- Completely abstain from food and even a single drop of water during the fast.
- Dedicate the day to meditation, devotional singing (bhajans), and reading scriptures related to Lord Vishnu.
- Stay awake at night, singing hymns and kirtans in praise of the Lord
Parana (Breaking the Fast):
- On June 7, 2025, during the auspicious Parana period on Dwadashi Tithi, end the fast.
- Perform a small puja and offer food to cows, Brahmins, or the poor
- End your fast by consuming fruits, milk, or easily digestible sattvic meals.
Divine Benefits of Nirjala Ekadashi:
The power of this Ekadashi lies not only in the austerity of the fast but in the spiritual transformation it brings to the devotee. This one-day fast is believed to be a spiritual investment with returns that impact lifetimes.
Key Benefits:
- Grants the spiritual merit equivalent to observing all 24 Ekadashis in the year.
- offers liberation from sins, whether deliberate or inadvertent.
- Promotes the cleansing of the body, mind, and soul.
- Increases mental discipline, focus, and inner peace.
- Attracts divine grace and blessings of Lord Vishnu.
- brings about ultimate release, spiritual development, and material riches.
Those who cannot observe all Ekadashis throughout the year are especially encouraged to observe this Ekadashi. By keeping just this one fast, one gains the fruit of all.
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Conclusion: Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Fast
Nirjala Ekadashi is not merely a day of fasting; it is a sacred journey towards purity, discipline, and devotion. Through complete self-control and unwavering faith, this fast connects the devotee to the divine vibrations of Lord Vishnu and paves the path to moksha (liberation).
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