Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days in Hinduism and holds immense spiritual significance for devotees. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, this sacred day is observed with deep devotion, where followers undertake fasting from dawn until the next day, Dwadashi Tithi, and offer prayers seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu.Among all Ekadashis, Nirjala Ekadashi is considered one of the most important. It falls in the Shukla Paksha of the month of Jyeshtha. This year, Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on June 25, 2026.When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026?Nirjala Ekadashi vrat will be observed on Thursday, June 25, 2026.Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Date and TimeEkadashi Tithi Begins – June 24, 2026 – 06:12 PMEkadashi Tithi Ends – June 25, 2026 – 08:09 PMParana Time – June 26, 2026 – 05:25 AM to 08:13 AMParana Day Dwadashi End Moment – June 26, 2026 – 10:22 PMNirjala Ekadashi 2026: SignificanceEkadashi is regarded as one of the most sacred observances in Hindu tradition and holds deep religious importance for devotees of Lord Vishnu. There are 24 Ekadashi fasts in a year, and Nirjala Ekadashi is considered one of the most significant among them.“Nirjala” means fasting without water or food. Devotees observe strict fasting and break it only during Parana time on Dwadashi Tithi. The day is marked by devotion, prayer, and various spiritual rituals dedicated to Lord Shri Hari, with devotees seeking divine blessings and spiritual upliftment.Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Puja RitualsDevotees wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath during Brahma Muhurat.Offer Arghya (water) to Lord Surya and set up an altar with an idol of Lord Vishnu.Light a diya with desi ghee before the idol and invoke the deity.Decorate the idol of Lord Vishnu with garlands and offer tulsi leaves.Apply chandan tilak on the forehead of Lord Vishnu’s idol and offer homemade sweets.Chant mantras to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu.The fast is broken on Dwadashi Tithi during Parana time.MantraOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaye..!!Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham..!!Ram Ram Rameti Rame Raame Manorame Sahasranama Tatulyam Ram Naam Varanane..!!Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare..!!