Nirjala Ekadashi: Meaning, Vrat Rules, Tithi, and Panchang

Learn Nirjala Ekadashi meaning, fasting significance, tithi timing, and local panchang context.


Nirjala Ekadashi is one of the most widely known Ekadashi vrats and is associated with a strict fast.

Nirjala Ekadashi Dates 2026 and 2027

2026 Thursday, 25 June 2026

Ekadashi Wed, 24 Jun 2026, 18:12 to 20:09. Parana on Fri, 26 Jun after 05:29; Dwadashi ends 22:22

2027 Monday, 14 June 2027

Ekadashi Mon, 14 Jun 2027, 02:12 to 02:08. Parana on Tue, 15 Jun after 08:14; Dwadashi ends 02:31, 16 Jun

Times in IST, calculated for Delhi. Check panchang by city for your location.

Nirjala Ekadashi Panchang Context

Paksha Shukla Paksha
Lunar month Jyeshtha
Tithi Ekadashi

Why Local Timing Matters

Ekadashi is observed by tithi, not by a fixed midnight-to-midnight calendar date. The start, end, and sunrise presence of Ekadashi can vary by city, so a local panchang is the most useful reference for vrat timing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Nirjala Ekadashi observed?

Nirjala Ekadashi is associated with Shukla Paksha in the lunar month of Jyeshtha. The exact civil date should be checked with a local panchang.

Why can Ekadashi date differ by city?

Ekadashi is based on tithi and local sunrise rules, so the observed date can shift when the tithi begins or ends at different local times.

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