Nirjala Ekadashi
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Nirjala Ekadashi (Sanskrit: निर्जला एकादशी, romanized: Nirjalā Ekādaśī) is a Hindu holy day falling on the 11th lunar day (ekadashi) of the waxing fortnight of the Hindu month of Jyeshtha (May/June).[1][2] This ekadashi derives its name from the water-less (Nir-jala) fast observed on this day.[2] It is considered to be the most austere and hence the most sacred of all 24 ekadashis. If observed religiously, it is said to be the most rewarding and granting the virtue gained by the observance of all 24 ekadashis in the year.[2]
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Nirjala Ekadashi | |
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Also called | Pandava Ekadashi, Bhima Ekadashi, Bhimaseni Ekadashi |
Observed by | Hindus |
Type | Hindu |
Observances | Prayers and religious rituals, including puja to Vishnu |
Date | Decided by the lunar calendar |
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