Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Nirjala Ekadashi Today, learn the auspicious time and method of worshiping Lord Vishnu

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Today is the Nirjala Ekadashi fast of the Shukla Paksha of the Jyeshtha month. This is considered the longest and most auspicious Ekadashi fast of the year. Religious belief holds that Nirjala Ekadashi bestows the merits of all Ekadashi fasts. Devotees are observing a Nirjala fast today. This fast will be broken tomorrow, June 26th. The significance of the Nirjala Ekadashi fast is described in the Mahabharata and several Puranas.

According to mythological beliefs, by observing this Ekadashi fast during the Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha, Bhima, the son of Pandu, attained the virtuous fruits of all Ekadashi fasts. On this day, along with observing a waterless fast, Lord Vishnu is also worshipped. It is believed that worship and fasting on this day liberate a person's soul from the cycle of birth and death. So, let's find out the auspicious time for worshipping Lord Vishnu today. Also, learn the method of worship.

Nirjala Ekadashi Puja Auspicious Time (Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 Puja Morning Muhurat)

According to the Drik Panchang, the auspicious time to worship Lord Vishnu on Nirjala Ekadashi today begins at 10:39 am and continues until 2:09 pm. Performing puja during this time will be very beneficial.

Nirjala Ekadashi Subh Time (Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 Subh Time)

Today, Brahma Muhurta was from 4:05 am to 4:45 am. Abhijit Muhurta was from 11:56 am to 12:52 pm. Ravi Yoga began at 5:25 am today and will last until 4:29 pm. Additionally, Siddha Yoga will be in effect from 10:53 am until late at night. Shiva Yoga will be active before Siddha Yoga forms. Today also marks the conjunction of Thursday and Ekadashi.

Nirjala Ekadashi Puja Method

  • On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, wake up in the Brahma Muhurta in the morning and take a pledge to fast and worship.
  • After this, wear clean clothes and spread a yellow cloth on a stool.
  • Place idols of Vishnu and Lakshmi on it. Worship them together.
  • Offer incense, lamps, fruits, and yellow colored sweets or dishes to God.
  • You can also offer kheer to God by adding basil leaves to it.
  • Read the story of Nirjala Ekadashi fast.
  • Sit and chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu.
  • At the end, perform aarti of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu.

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