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Nirjala Ekadashi Fast Rules: In Hindu religion, Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the most difficult and important among all the 24 Ekadashis that occur throughout the year. As is clear from its name, in this fast one has to sacrifice food as well as water. Keeping a fast without water in the scorching heat of Jyeshtha month is no less than an ordeal. In such a situation, many times it happens that due to mistake or habit, water enters the mouth or the person drinks water by mistake. If this has happened to you too, then do not panic at all. In the scriptures, very simple rules and measures of atonement for such unintentional mistakes have been given, due to which your fast is not broken and its virtuous results also remain intact. Let us know what you should do in this situation and this year Nirjala Ekadashi What is the exact date?
When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026?
According to Drik Panchang, Ekadashi Tithi will start on June 24, 2026 at 6:12 pm. This date will last till 8:09 pm on June 25, 2026. On the basis of Udayatithi, the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi will be observed on Thursday, June 25, 2026. On this day, ritual worship of Lord Vishnu, chanting mantras and doing charity is considered to be of special importance.
What happens if you drink water by mistake?
The main resolution of Nirjala Ekadashi is to keep fast for the whole day without consuming water. Therefore, if someone drinks water on this day, then the resolution of the waterless fast is considered broken. But this does not mean that the entire Ekadashi fast is broken. According to religious beliefs, if the mistake is not intentional, then the virtue of Ekadashi fasting does not end completely. Because God gives the most importance to devotion and devotion.
Ask for forgiveness from Lord Vishnu
If you have accidentally drunk water on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, then first of all accept your mistake with folded hands in front of Lord Vishnu and apologize. During this time, it is considered auspicious to chant Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudev mantra with devotion.
donate as atonement
In religious traditions, special importance has been given to charity for atonement of mistakes. If water has been drunk during Nirjala fast, then donating things related to water to a needy person on this day is considered auspicious. You can donate a pitcher filled with water, watermelon, fan, umbrella or yellow cloth. Donating water during the summer season is considered especially auspicious.
Do not leave the fast midway
Many people leave the fast after drinking water thinking that they will not get any benefit from it. But from religious point of view it is not considered appropriate to do so. Even if you have drunk water, remember Lord Vishnu and continue following the rules of the fast, then you will get the fruits of the fast.
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