Nirjala Ekadashi 2024 Date and Time, Significance and Wishes

Nirjala Ekadashi 2024:- Nirjala Ekadashi is known as one of the most essential and auspicious Ekadashis out there. This Ekadashi is all about Lord Vishnu and devotees worship him with full dedication and devotion. People worship him by performing aarti and distributing prasads. Devotees keep fast on this day by following strict rules and rituals. There are around 24 Ekadashi in a year and Nirjala Ekadashi holds the most positive day among all of them. 

Let us discuss in this blog about when is Nirjala Ekadashi 2024? Its date, time and importance. We will also know the Nirjala Ekadashi Parana Time. 

What is Nirjala Ekadashi?

The word Nirjala means less water which means that people who observe fast on this day don’t drink water till the Nirjala Ekadashi vrat ends. It is the toughest fast in hindu religion. Nirjala Ekadashi is also known by the names of Bhima Ekadashi, Bhimseni Ekadashi, Pandava Ekadashi, and Jyestha Shukla Ekadashi. 

Fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi makes you free from enemies and bad debts. This Ekadashi falls during the summer season. By completing this fast, devotees are blessed with positivity and blessings from Lord Vishnu. 

Nirjala Ekadashi 2024 Date and Time (When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2024)

Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on the 11th day of the shukla paksha ( moon’s bright fortnight) which falls during the lunar month as per the hindu religion. Due to this it is also known by the name of Jyestha Shukla Ekadashi. This year, Nirjala Ekadashi is on June 18, 2024, which is on Tuesday. The Nirjala Ekadashi timings 2024 are discussed below:-

Nirjala Ekadashi comes only a few days after Ganga Dussehra. Also it is observed that Nirjala Ekadashi as well as Ganga Dussehra will be on the same day together. 

Nirjala Ekadashi 2024 Ritual (Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi)

As during the other fasts of Ekadashi, only eating food is prohibited. But in the Nirjala Ekadashi vrat, both food as well as water is not allowed to be consumed for around 24 hours. From the time of sunrise to the time of next day’s sunrise, devotees have to follow the same. A few devotees keep the Nirjala Ekadashi vrat from sunrise to sunset. 

Getting up early in the morning and praying to Lord Vishnu is what devotees do in the start. Then the prasad of panchamrita from five things: ghee, curd, milk, honey, and sugar is made. The male devotees perform the achamana which is a ritual of purification. Devotees give melons, hand fans, and water filled pots to Brahmins. The next morning devotees donate things after bathing and this is how Nirjala Ekadashi vrat ends. 

Nirjala Ekadashi Parana Time 2024

The word parana means ending the fast. The Parana of Ekadashi is done after the sunrise on another day when Ekadashi’s fast ends. Performing Parana during the Dwadashi tithi is considered. Devotees believe that it is an offence if parana is not done within Dwadashi. 

It is never advised to do Parana during Hari Vasara. It is essential to let Hari Vasara get over before ending up fast. The time which is preferred to break the fast is the Pratahkal. Madhyahna is also the time where you should avoid breaking the fast. If by any chance you are not able to break the fast during Pratahkal, then perform it after Madhyahna. Most of the time, Nirjala Ekadashi is held for two regular days. 

Nirjala Ekadashi Wishes

On the auspicious day of Nirjala Ekadashi, may Lord Vishnu shower his divine blessings upon you and your family. May this day bring joy and prosperity to your life.

O Lord Vishnu, on this sacred Ekadashi day, may I attain your divine blessings for my family and dear ones. May you grant me the strength to never doubt you during tough times and believe you even more during blessed days.

Nirjala Ekadashi wishes you. May the Lord fill your heart with devotion and respect for Him.

May the significance of Ekadashi inspire you to lead a righteous life and deepen your devotion to Lord Vishnu. Wishing you a spiritually enriching day ahead.

Nirjala Ekadashi Significance

Nirjala Ekadashi is the most pure and the most important Ekadashi as per the hindu religion. It provides prosperity and success to everyone who keeps fast on this day. The Saint Vyas told everything about the Nirjala Ekadashi and its importance. He said that in order to get the benefits of all the 24 Ekadashis, Nirjala Ekadashi vrat is best to keep. 

It is believed that Nirjala Ekadahsi is the Lord Vishnu’s form which helps devotees in washing away their sins. Devotees are blessed with happiness and joy in their lives. By keeping fast on Nirjala Ekadashi, one gets Moksha and is never in the eyes of Yama who is the god of death. 

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