Published On : May 8, 2022  |  Author : Astrologer Umesh
Nirjala Ekadashi

About Nirjala Ekadashi

Nirjala Ekadashi is considered an auspicious and religiously popular festival celebrated by the devotees of Lord Vishnu. As the name itself suggests, the festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to be a great remedial resort to eliminating the most unsavory things that a person may be experiencing in one’s life, such as poverty, unhappiness, and so on. The day of Nirjala Ekadashi begins on Ekadashi of the waxing fortnight during Jyeshta.

What Is The Significance Of Nirjala Ekadashi?

The significance of Nirjala Ekadashi lies in the way the festival is celebrated, by observing the day through water-less (Nir-jala) fast, a very auspicious and austere religious practice maintained by the devotees. The methods followed during the day underscore the reality of the festival as one of the most austere and religiously pure. It is believed that if Nirjala Ekadashi is followed religiously, the devotees will get life-rewarding benefits out of it, including divine salvation.

Praying Lord Vishnu t o whom the festival of Nirjala Ekadashi is dedicated also underscores the significance of the day for the devotees.

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Significance Of Nirjala Ekadashi At A Glance:

  • It is a day commemorating Lord Vishnu, the supreme divine almighty sustaining the universe.
  • It is the most austere day due to observing water-less (Nir-jala) fast.
  • Benefits of peace, happiness, good fortunes and divine salvation one gets by following Nirjala Ekadashi vrat.
  • It is also important as devotees to get blessings from the divine Lord, Vishnu.

History Of Nirjala Ekadashi

Also known as Bhima Ekadashi or Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi, the day of Nirjala Ekadashi is highly auspicious and important for the staunch devotees of Lord Vishnu. The story behind Nirjala Ekadashi coming into existence dates back to the Mahabharata era when Bhima (the second brother among five Pandavas) showed his desire to observe all the fasts. However, being an avid food lover, Bhima couldn’t control his hunger and so he sought advice from the sage Vyasa. The sage advised Bhima to observe Nirjala Ekadashi. Through the rigorous observance of Nirjala Ekadashi, Bhima finally attained the virtue of all the 24 Ekadashis. Since then, the concept of observing Nirjala Ekadashi came into being and is followed by religious abstinence from water.

Cautions To Maintain During Nirjala Ekadashi

  • Since Nirjala Ekadashi is a water-less fast, therefore, drinking even a drop of water is strictly forbidden. Hence, devotees must avoid water at any cost while observing the fast.
  • Devotees should keep chanting and praying to Lord Vishnu.
  • Avoid eating any grains on Ekadashi as they may contaminate you with sin.

Conclusion Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu religion. Staunch devotees of Lord Vishnu celebrate the festival with an unflinching dedication to the Lord and maintain rigorous abstinence of water and grains while observing Nirjala Ekadashi fast/vrat. Nirjala Ekadashi vrat mandates devotees to avoid water at any cost, and pray to Lord Vishnu in singing and devotions offered to him. Those who observe fast as religiously mandated on Nirjala Ekadashi get to attain many divine privileges, including blessings from Lord Vishnu.

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