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Nirjala Ekadashi Fast 2026: Ekadashi fast is considered the best among all the fasts. This fast has been dedicated to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu, the sustainer of the world. There are 24 Ekadashi fasts observed throughout the year. Everyone has their own importance, but there is one fast in Ekadashi which is considered the best. This fast is Nirjala Ekadashi. Nirjala Ekadashi fast is observed on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month.

This Ekadashi is also known as Bhimseni, Bhim Ekadashi and Pandava Ekadashi. On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, fasting people do not even consume water, that is why it is called Nirjala fast. Strict rules are followed in this fast. By observing the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi, the devotee attains the virtue of all the Ekadashi fasts. All the sins of life are destroyed.

When is Nirjala Ekadashi? (When is Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat 2026)

• According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month will start on June 24, 2026 at 06:12 pm.
• This date will end on June 25, 2026 at 08:09 pm.

Based on Udaya Tithi, the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The fast can be broken on June 26 between 05:25 am to 08:13 am.

The unique story of Bhima's hunger and this fast

The story of this fast is related to Bhima, which makes it strict. Bhima had the most strength among the five Pandavas. Bhima also felt hungry the most. At that time Vedvyas ji advised the Pandavas to observe fast on every Ekadashi. On this, Bhima raised his hands and said, 'He is not behind in devotion, but he will not be able to stay hungry.' Then Ved Vyas ji told Bhima that if he fasts on Ekadashi even for one day this summer without water, then he will get the virtue of all the Ekadashi fasts. Bhima accepted the challenge. Since then this fast came to be called Bhimseni or Bhim Ekadashi.

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Varun Kumar

Varun Kumar has been a part of the journalism world for the last five years. In the year 2021, he completed his studies in Mass Communication from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication. After this, he started journalism with Prabhasakshi News website and then became a part of ABP News. Now working with the Dharma team of TV9 Digital.

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