Nirjala Ekadashi

Nirjala means “without water.” Observed in the month of Jyeshtha, devotees worship Sri Vishnu ji to gain the collective benefits of all twenty-four Ekadashis falling in the year. This is also known as Pandava Nirjala Ekadashi or Bhimseni Ekadashi.

• Most Strict Ekadashi Fast
  Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the toughest, as devotees observe a fast without food and even water (nir-jal).

• Dedicated to Lord Vishnu
  Devotees worship Lord Vishnu and seek blessings for health, prosperity, and salvation.

• Observed in Jyeshtha Month
  It falls during the Shukla Paksha of the Jyeshtha month (May–June), often during peak summer.

• Equivalent to All Ekadashis
  It is believed that observing this one Ekadashi gives the benefits of all 24 Ekadashis of the year.