Nirjala Ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi is observed with devotion as a sacred Ekadashi vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Puri, Odisha.
Auspicious Timings & Panchang
📍 Puri, Odisha
Today's Recommendations for Nirjala Ekadashi 2026
Follow these sacred rituals to make the most of this auspicious day
Start the day with sankalpa and prayer
EssentialPerform main puja with Vishnu mantra japa
RecommendedEvening deepa and aarti, then keep night vigil
RecommendedNirjala Ekadashi Katha
Once, Shaunaka and eighty-eight thousand other sages enjoyed the uplifting and sin-destroying tales of Ekadashis with great devotion. Now, everyone requested to hear the story of the Ekadashi on the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. Then, Suta Ji said - Once, Bhimsena asked Maharishi Vyasa - "O Pitamaha!
My brother Yudhishthira, Mata Kunti, Draupadi, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva observe fast on Ekadashi. They also urged me not to eat food on Ekadashi.
I told them that I can worship God with devotion and give donations, but I can't stay hungry. " Listening to this, Maharishi…
Puja Vidhi - Nirjala Ekadashi
The puja for Nirjala Ekadashi is a sacred ritual that offers us an opportunity to establish a deep connection with divinity. This method is inspired by centuries-old traditions and is performed with devotion, reverence, and the spirit of surrender.
This comprehensive puja guide contains 5 essential steps that can be completed in approximately 30-45 minutes. Each step is explained with clarity and devotion to help you connect with the divine presence of Lord Krishna.
🪔 1. Step 1
Wake before sunrise, bathe, and take the sankalpa (vow) to observe the fast.
🌸 2. Step 2
Set up a clean altar for Lord Vishnu; light a diya and offer flowers, incense, and Tulsi leaves.
📿 3. Step 3
Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and the Ekadashi mantra through the day.
🙏 4. Step 4
Read or listen to the Ekadashi Katha and keep a night vigil (jagaran).
✨ 5. Step 5
Break the fast (Parana) on Dwadashi after offering bhog to the Lord.
The most important aspect of puja is your devotion and faith. Whether you follow each step in detail or adapt it to your circumstances, purity of mind and the spirit of surrender are the foundation of true worship. May Lord Krishna bless you with divine love and eternal peace. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
🛍️ Puja Samagri Checklist
Prepare these items for a complete puja
✅ Essential Items
⭐ Optional Items
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🍎 Fasting Rules & Guidelines
✅ Allowed Foods
❌ Foods to Avoid
Special Considerations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Puri, Odisha. It is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Jyeshtha month (Purnimanta). The Ekadashi tithi ends at 20:10.
The most austere Ekadashi observed without water, equivalent to observing all 24 Ekadashis
Avoid all food items, water (complete waterless fast), fruits and milk, any liquid including coconut water, bathing (only achamana allowed). Permitted phalahar items include nothing - complete nirjala (waterless) fast, only after parana on dwadashi. Follow your health and family tradition.
Break fast on Dwadashi after sunrise. First consume water, then fruits. Donate water pots (matka daan) to Brahmins. Feed Brahmins before breaking your fast.
Plan ahead and make light adjustments: take sankalpa at sunrise, keep a fruit/milk phalahar fast through the workday, do mantra japa in spare moments, and complete evening aarti. Sincere intention matters more than rigid observance.