Mumbai: In Hinduism, Nirjala Ekadashi is a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the universe. Each month has two Ekadashi dates, making a total of 24 in a year. Nirjala Ekadashi falls on the Shukla Paksha of the Jyeshtha month and is considered one of the most powerful and significant Ekadashis of the year. ‘Nirjala’ means “without water” because devotees fast on this day without consuming food or water.
According to religious beliefs, the Nirjala Ekadashi fast confers the merit of observing all 24 Ekadashis in a year. This fast is considered to be the most rigorous of all the Ekadashi fasts and is considered highly auspicious.
On Nirjala Ekadashi, devotees worship Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. In order to be free from sins, one must follow the prescribed rituals of Nirjala Ekadashi. By fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi only, the merits gained by observing all Ekadashis in one year are attained.
Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on June 18, 2024. Here are some practices that can be performed on this day to please Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
What to do on Nirjala Ekadashi
Apply a tilak of sandalwood paste to the forehead after worshipping Lord Vishnu according to the prescribed rituals on Nirjala Ekadashi. Repeat the mantra Om Aniruddhaya Namah 108 times. This practice is believed to bring happiness and prosperity.
Nirjala Ekadashi provides an excellent opportunity to overcome all kinds of difficulties in life. On this day, offering panjiri (a sweet dish) to Lord Vishnu is highly auspicious. It is believed that adding Tulsi leaves to panjiri and offering it to a deity will help overcome difficulties in life. It is not recommended to pluck Tulsi leaves on the day of Ekadashi.
On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, light 11 lamps near a Tulsi plant at home using pure cow ghee. Perform 11 circumambulations around the Tulsi plant. The practice is considered highly auspicious.
When there are doshas (malefic influences) in one’s horoscope, it is extremely auspicious and meritorious to donate items such as water, juice, yellow fruits, clothes, mangoes, watermelon, or sugar, whether it is to a Brahmin or a needy person on Nirjala Ekadashi.
On Nirjala Ekadashi or during the entire day of fasting, continuously chant the mantra Om Namo Vasudevaya Namah while worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. This is believed to fulfil one’s wishes.
Besides fasting, Nirjala Ekadashi is also a day of spiritual significance and practices that are believed to bring blessings and prosperity to one’s life.
Nirjala Ekadashi, to be observed on June 18th, 2024, is a strict fast observed by Hindus. This excerpt explores 5 easy-to-follow remedies you can incorporate into your observance to elevate your spiritual experience and receive additional blessings. Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
