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Nirjala Ekadashi
निर्जला एकादशी
Date & Tithi Timings
- BS Date: Ashar 11, 2083
- AD Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Tithi Start: Ashar 10, 05:09 AM
- Tithi End: Ashar 11, 09:23 PM
- Paksha: Shukla Paksha
- Deity: Vishnu
Religious Significance
The most strict Ekadashi of the year — observed without water. Equivalent to all other 23 Ekadashis combined.
वर्षको सबैभन्दा कठिन एकादशी — पानी नपिई मनाइन्छ। अन्य २३ एकादशीको बराबर मानिन्छ।
Story & Legend
Bhimsen, the Pandava brother known for his appetite, could not fast on all Ekadashis. He was granted a boon that observing Nirjala Ekadashi alone would grant the merit of all 24.
पाण्डव भाइ भीमसेनले सबै एकादशी व्रत बस्न सकेनन्। उनलाई निर्जला एकादशी मात्र बसे सबै २४ एकादशीको फल पाइने वरदान दिइयो।