Nirjala Ekadashi Importance: Ekadashi fast is considered very sacred in Hindu religion to get the blessings of Lord Vishnu and attain salvation. Especially, Nirjala Ekadashi fast, observed on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month, is considered one of the difficult fasts because devotees observe the fast in the scorching heat without eating or drinking anything to get the blessings of Lord Vishnu. This time Nirjala Ekadashi will be kept on 25th June 2026, Thursday.

Spiritual significance of Nirjala Ekadashi

Nirjala Ekadashi has spiritual significance in Sanatan Dharma. In religious scriptures, Nirjala Ekadashi has been described as the biggest Ekadashi of the year. Nirjala Ekadashi is also called Bhimseni Ekadashi. According to astrology and folk beliefs, by observing Nirjala Ekadashi fast one gets freedom from all sins and by the grace of Shri Hari, happiness, peace and prosperity comes in life.
If you also want to start Ekadashi fast, then know here the complete information about the beginning of Ekadashi fast.

When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026?

According to the Panchang, this year the Ekadashi date of Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha will start on 24th June 2026 at 06:12 pm and will end on 25th June 2026 at 08:09 pm. Due to Udaya date being valid, Nirjala Ekadashi fast will be observed on 25th June 2026, Thursday.

When to break Nirjala Ekadashi fast?

this year 2026 Nirjala Ekadashi The fast will be broken on Friday, June 26, 2026. The auspicious time for breaking Ekadashi fast will be from 05.25 am to 08.13 am. The time of ending Dwadashi on the day of Paran Tithi is 10.22 pm.

Can Ekadashi fast be started from Nirjala Ekadashi?

According to the astrologer, the day of Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the best day to start the Ekadashi fast. This time this fast is increasing after Malmas or Adhikmas, due to which its importance is increasing further. Apart from this, Ekadashi fast can also be started from Utpanna Ekadashi. This fast falls on Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha (Agahan) month.

According to mythological belief, on this day Ekadashi Date was produced. However, if you are not able to start the fast on Nirjala or Utpanna Ekadashi, then you can start this fast from Shukla or Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of any month.

What are the results of observing Nirjala Ekadashi fast?

It is said in religious scriptures that observing Nirjala Ekadashi fast gives the same results as all 24 Ekadashi fasts. With the effect of this fast, one gets freedom from sins and after enjoying all the pleasures, one finally attains salvation.