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🌼 Bhim or Nirjala Ekadashi 🌼
॥ ॐ श्री परमात्मने नमः ॥
🚩Bhim or Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 🚩
About bhim or Nirjala Ekadashi:
Ekadashi has a particular position in Hindu tradition. On this day, worshiping Lord Vishnu is considered to be one of the most auspicious. According to the Hindu calendar, the eleventh day of the lunar cycle is when Ekadashi is celebrated. The two lunar cycles are Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Whereas Krishna Paksha describes the moon’s waning or dark fortnight, Shukla Paksha describes the moon’s waxing or radiant fortnight.
One can ascertain the times of Krishna and Shukla paksha by using the panchang. There are two extra Ekadashis when it falls in a leap year, however there are 24 Ekadashi in a calendar year. One of the hardest ekadas to observe is Nirjala Ekadashi. Each Ekadashi has its own significance and meaning.
On Ekadashi, devotees worship Lord Vishnu and perform vrat and puja. Following the full-day fast might occasionally be challenging. Ekadashis are celebrated all over India. According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Jyestha’s Shukla Paksha coincides with Nirjala Ekadashi. In the Western calendar, it occurs in May or June, depending on where the moon is. It is also known as the Bhimsen Ekadashi. The phrase “Nirjala” is self-explanatory. “Nir” indicates no, while “Jala” implies without water. In order to observe the fast, one must refrain from eating and just drink water. It is one of the most difficult Ekadashi rites.
Ekadashi takes place in the summertime. Elderly folks therefore have a harder time keeping the vrat. However, many people are motivated to keep this Ekadashi fast because of the perks and benefits.
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🕰️Bhim or Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Date & Time:📅
Vaishnava Nirjala Ekadashi – June 7,Saturday 2025
Parana Time for Vaishnava Ekadashi – On 8th Jun,05:56 to 07:17
On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment – 07:17
Ekadashi Tithi Begins – 02:15 on Jun 06, 2025
Ekadashi Tithi Ends – 04:47 on Jun 07, 2025
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💐Significance Of Bhim or Nirjala Ekadashi💐
One of the most fulfilling ekadashi celebrations for Hindus is the Nirjala Ekadashi. This is a very religious ekadashi that brings wealth, happiness, longevity, and salvation. The renowned saint “Vyas” revealed the significance of Nirjala Ekadashi. It is thought that the observer of the Nirjala Ekadashi vrat receives the combined virtues of the other ekadashis. To receive all the advantages at once, devotees who are unable to observe the remaining 23 ekadashis of the Hindu year should observe the Nirjala Ekadashi fast. It is more revered than going to places of worship for Hindus. Since Nirjala Ekadashi falls before the rainy season, it aids in the body’s purification. Another common misconception is that the person who observes the Nirjala Ekadashi vrat is immediately transported to Lord Vishnu’s home, “Vaikunta,” after passing away.
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🍀Bhim or Nirjala Ekadashi Puja Vidhi:🍀
Since this is the most significant and difficult Ekadashi of all, devotees must adhere to a few stringent guidelines when completing the Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat.
- Wake up early in the morning and perform the morning rituals like bathing and wearing clean clothes.
- Visit the nearest temple to offer prayers to Lord Vishnu.
- Bathe the image of Vishnu or Shaligram stone with Panchamrit (mixture of water, milk, honey, sugar, and jaggery).
- Fast can be observed for 24 hours, i.e. from sunrise of Nirjala Ekadashi to the sunrise of next day, or only from the sunrise to sunset of the day of Nirjala Ekadashi.
- Perform meditation before the image of Lord Vishnu.
- Offer flowers, incense sticks, and Durva grass (a kind of grass) etc. to Lord Vishnu, as the part of Puja rituals of Nirjala Ekadashi.
- Intake of food and water is strictly prohibited while performing Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat.
- Nirjala Ekadashi is also considered very auspicious for performing charity. Items like clothes, food grains, hand fans, and umbrellas are given to needy people.
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🌻 Do’s and Don’ts for Nirjala Ekadashi Fasting🌻
- On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, one should not pluck Tulsi leaves as it is not considered auspicious to pluck basil leaves on this day.
- Those who are observing Nirjala Ekadashi fast should not eat or drink anything on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi.
- On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, one should not take bath with body wash or body soap. They should use plain water.
- No matter you are fasting or not but on the day of Ekadashi, devotees should not eat any food item made up of rice. It is believed that they will not get the fruits of the day.
- Devotees must offer Bhog to Lord Vishnu with Tulsi Dal on this auspicious day of Nirjala Ekadashi.
- Do not say ill about anyone on the day of Ekadashi and keep your mind calm, relax and chant “Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye”.
- On this day a person should not consume things like meat, alcohol. Only sattvik food should be eaten on this day.
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🍀 Mantras of Bhim or Nirjala Ekadashi:🍀
💐Mantras of Lord Vishnu:💐
ॐ वासुदेवाय विघ्माहे वैधयाराजाया धीमहि तन्नो धन्वन्तरी प्रचोदयात् ||
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे अमृता कलसा हस्थाया धीमहि तन्नो धन्वन्तरी प्रचोदयात् ||
Om Vasudevaya Vighmahe Vaidyarajaya Dhimahi Tanno Dhanvantari Prachodayat ||
Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Amrita Kalasa Hasthaya Dhimahi Tanno Dhanvantari Prachodayat ||
शान्ताकारम् भुजगशयनम् पद्मनाभम् सुरेशम्
विश्वाधारम् गगनसदृशम् मेघवर्णम् शुभाङ्गम्।
लक्ष्मीकान्तम् कमलनयनम् योगिभिर्ध्यानगम्यम्
वन्दे विष्णुम् भवभयहरम् सर्वलोकैकनाथम्॥
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham
Vishwadharam Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam.
Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhirdhyanagamyam
Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvlokaikanatham.
ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये
धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा॥
Om Yakshay Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhandhanyadhipataye
dhandhnaysmrudhhi me dehi dapay swaha.
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💐Conclusion 💐
I hope you now have all the information you require regarding Nirjala Ekadashi. The rules of the Nirjala Ekadashi fast should be kept in mind if you intend to observe it. Observed by fasting without food or water, Nirjala Ekadashi is considered by devotees to be the most auspicious and challenging of the 24 Ekadashi vrats.In honor of Lord Vishnu, most people worship him and maintain a 24-hour fast since they think this Ekadashi is fruitful.
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