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Ekadashi is considered to have special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Many people worship Lord Vishnu and observe fast on this festival. Two Ekadashis are celebrated in every month, one Ekadashi is of Shukla Paksha and the other Ekadashi is of Krishna Paksha. Both Ekadashis have different significance. In this way, 24 Ekadashi festivals are celebrated throughout the year, in which Nirjala Ekadashi has special significance. According to religious belief, whatever devotees observe fast on this day, God fulfills all their wishes. Also, due to the effect of this fast, the sins and sufferings of the devotees are removed.

Nirjala Ekadashi festival is celebrated in the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. That means it falls in the month of June. This year many devotees have a question in their mind that when is Nirjala Ekadashi. While some people believe that this festival will be celebrated on June 24, many religious experts say that Nirjala Ekadashi should be celebrated on June 25 this year. Let us know the exact date, auspicious time and correct method of worship of Nirjala Ekadashi.

When is Nirjala Ekadashi fast?

According to the Hindu calendar, Nirjala Ekadashi will start at 8:09 pm on June 24, which will end at 9:14 pm on June 25. Udaya Tithi of the festival is falling on 25th June, hence fasting and worshiping Nirjala Ekadashi on 25th June will be considered auspicious.

Devotees observing the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi will break the fast on 26th June. According to the Hindu calendar, the auspicious time of Paran will be from 5:41 am to 8:25 am on June 26. Before Parana, one should take bath and perform puja.

puja time

According to religious experts, on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, Brahma Muhurta will start from 4.05 am in the morning, which will last till 4.45 am. Apart from this, there will also be Ravi Yoga on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, the auspicious time of which is considered to be from 5.25 am in the morning to 4.29 pm. Ravi Yoga is considered very auspicious in astrology. There is a belief that success will be achieved in the work done at this time. According to religious beliefs, it is considered auspicious to take bath and worship in Brahma Muhurta. Method of worship

According to religious experts, on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, one should wake up early in the morning and take bath. After this the devotees should take a pledge to fast. Then Lord Vishnu should be worshiped with devotion and love. During the worship, flowers, fruits and basil leaves should be offered to the Lord. After this a ghee lamp should be lit. After the puja is over, Vishnu Chalisa and mantras of Lord Vishnu should be recited. Also, one should remember God while observing fast throughout the day.