When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Nirjala Ekadashi fast is observed in the month of Jyeshtha. This Ekadashi is more important than all other Ekadashis. Even drinking water is prohibited during this fast.
Nirjala Ekadashi Facts: Ekadashi date has special significance in Hindu religion. There are many beliefs and traditions associated with this date which make it even more special. According to religious texts, Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month is called Nirjala Ekadashi. This time this Ekadashi is on 25th June, Thursday. In this fast, devotees worship Lord Vishnu by observing a fast without food and water. A question often arises in people’s mind regarding Nirjala Ekadashi that whether water should be offered to the Tulsi plant on this day or not? Know the answer to this question from Ujjain’s Astrologer Pt. Praveen Dwivedi…
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Can we offer water to Tulsi on Nirjala Ekadashi?
According to Astrologer Pt. Dwivedi Sharma, Ekadashi date is considered dear to Lord Vishnu and Tulsi Mata is also very dear to Lord Vishnu. There is a religious belief that basil leaves should not be plucked on the day of Ekadashi. Similarly, in many traditions, offering water to the Tulsi plant is also avoided on this day. It is believed that on the day of Ekadashi, Tulsi Mata also fasts for Lord Vishnu, hence water should not be offered to her on this day.
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When to offer water to Tulsi?
According to religious beliefs, offering water to Tulsi Mata on the next day of Ekadashi i.e. Dwadashi Tithi (26 June, Friday) is considered auspicious. On this day, by worshiping Tulsi ritually and offering water, one gets virtuous results and remains blessed by Lord Vishnu.
Can we pluck basil leaves on Ekadashi?
One should not pluck Tulsi leaves on Ekadashi date, doing so is considered a great sin. If you need basil leaves for any special purpose then pluck them a day before i.e. on Dashami Tithi and use them. Basil leaves can be used more than once, it is written in religious texts.
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