Nirjala Ekadashi 2023: Date, history, significance & celebrations
Nirjala Ekadashi 2023: Nirjala Ekadashi also known as Pandava Ekadashi or Bhima Ekadashi, is a significant Hindu religious observance that falls on the eleventh day of the waxing phase of the Hindu month of Jyeshtha. This year Nirjala Ekadashi is on May 30 and May 31.
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Nirjala Ekadashi 2023: Date & Timings (Schedule)
• Nirjala Ekadashi 2023: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
• Parana time: 02:40 pm to 05:24 pm, May 31, 2023
• Parana Day Hari Vasara end moment: 10:14 am
• Ekadashi Tithi begins at: 03:37 am on May 30, 2023
• Ekadashi Tithi ends: 04:15 AM on May 31, 2023
Nirjala Ekadashi 2023: History
According to Hindu mythology, Nirjala Ekadashi is associated with the Pandavas, the heroic brothers from the Indian epic Mahabharata. Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers, was unable to observe regular Ekadashi fasts due to his voracious appetite. To fulfill his desire to observe Ekadashi and seek blessings, sage Vyasa advised him to observe a single fast without water, which would be as powerful as observing all 24 Ekadashis in a year. Bhima followed the sage's advice and observed the Nirjala Ekadashi fast, which pleased Lord Vishnu.
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Nirjala Ekadashi 2023 : Significance
Observing Nirjala Ekadashi is believed to cleanse one's sins, bestow good fortune, and bring prosperity. It is also considered highly beneficial for spiritual growth and self-discipline. Devotees believe that by observing this fast, they can attain the same benefits as those obtained by observing all other Ekadashis throughout the year. It is believed that by observing Nirjala Ekadashi, all the desires of the devotees are fulfilled, and they receive divine blessings from Lord Vishnu.
Why Ekadashi is considered as unique Hindu festival ?
Ekadashi is unique because it requires devotees to observe a complete fast without even drinking water for 24 hours.
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Nirjala Ekadashi 2023 : Celebrations
On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, devotees wake up early, take a ritual bath, and visit temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. They observe a strict fast without consuming food or water throughout the day and night. Many devotees engage in prayer, recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama (a thousand names of Lord Vishnu), and singing devotional songs in praise of Lord Vishnu.
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