Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days in Hindu religion. The day is purely dedicated to worship Lord Vishnu and devotees offer their sincere prayers to the Lord. There are 24 Ekadashi observances in a year. Ekadashi occurs twice a month during Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. The day is observed with pure devotion and dedication. This time, Nirjala Ekadashi will fall on 11th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. This is one of the most significant Ekadashi’s of the year. Let’s check out the exact date and time of the Nirjala Ekadashi:
When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 ?
Nirjala Ekadashi is going to take place on June 25th 2026 in the month of Jyeshtha.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Date and Time
| Tithi | Date and Time |
| Ekadashi Tithi Begins | June 24, 2026 – 06:12 PM |
| Ekadashi Tithi Ends | June 25, 2026 – 08:09 PM |
| Parana Time | June 26, 2026 – 05:25 AM to 08:13 AM |
| Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment | June 26, 2026 – 10:22 PM |
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Significance
In Hinduism, Nirjala Ekadashi holds immense significance. Devotees offer their sincere prayers to the Lord Vishnu and express their gratitude to the Lord. If a devotee observes Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat with pure devotion and dedication, it is believed that Lord Vishnu bestows the rewards of all 24 Ekadashis. Devotees, who keep this fast and pray to Lord Vishnu on this auspicious day are believed to be protected and freed from the cycle of birth and death.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Puja Vidhi
1. Wake up early in the morning during Brahma Muhurat and take a holy bath before starting puja rituals. 2. Place an idol of Lord Vishnu on a wooden plank.3. Use desi ghee to light a diya, add chandan tilak, and present flowers and homemade sweets.4. Tulsi Patra must be offered to Lord Vishnu by devotees.5. Chant the Maha Mantra “Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye” throughout the day.6. During Parana time on Dwadashi Tithi, they break their fast the following day then eat and drink water.
Lord Vishnu Mantra:
You can chant these below mentioned Vishnu Mantras:1. Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye..!!2. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabaham..!!3. Ram Ram Rameti Rame Raame Manorame Sahasranama Tatulyam Ram Naamm Varanane…!!4. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare..!!
