When And How Long Will Nirjala Ekadashi Be Observed? Know All About This Auspicious Day
Nirjala Ekadashi is a significant fast, which is observed without food and even water, this fast is believed to bring prosperity and happiness.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: The month of Jyeshtha holds great spiritual importance in Hinduism, especially for water-related festivals and fasts. As this is the peak of summer in India, donating water and observing waterless fasts are believed to bring prosperity and happiness throughout the year. Among these, Nirjala Ekadashi—a fast observed without food and even water—is considered the most significant.
Confusion Around The Date:
This year, there has been some confusion regarding the correct date of Nirjala Ekadashi. Here’s a clear breakdown of the timings and the observance guidelines for 2025:
Nirjala Ekadashi 2025: Date And Timing
- Start of Ekadashi Tithi: June 6, 2025, at 2:15 AM
- End of Ekadashi Tithi: June 7, 2025, at 4:47 AM
The tithi lasts for approximately 24 hours and includes sunrise on both days, making both dates significant for different groups of devotees.
Who Should Observe The Fast On Which Day?
- June 6, 2025 (Smarta Nirjala Ekadashi): According to scriptures, when Ekadashi is spread across two days, householders (grihasthas) should observe the fast on the first day.
- June 7, 2025 (Vaishnava Nirjala Ekadashi): This day is ideal for saints, ascetics, and devotees seeking liberation (moksha). Followers of the Vaishnava tradition, including ISKCON temples, will observe the fast on this day.
Puja Muhurat And Vrat Parana Timings:
- Puja Muhurat: 5:23 AM to 10:36 AM (June 6, 2025)
- Vrat Parana Time for Smarta Observers: June 7, 2025, from 1:44 PM to 4:31 PM
- Vrat Parana Time for Vaishnava Observers: June 8, 2025, from 5:23 AM to 7:17 AM
Duration Of The Fast:
Typically, the Nirjala Ekadashi fast is observed for 24 hours, from sunrise on Ekadashi day until the next day's sunrise. Devotees begin by avoiding all grains the evening before, ensuring the stomach is free of food when the fast begins.
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