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Religion Desk, New Delhi. Nirjala Ekadashi 2024 Vrat Niyam: Out of all the Ekadashis in Sanatan Dharma, Nirjala Ekadashi fast is considered very difficult. Because in this fast, apart from food, even water is not consumed. This Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This time this fast will be observed on 18th June. On this special occasion, special worship of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi is done. Along with this, fast is also observed to remove all sins.

What to do on Nirjala Ekadashi? (What to do on Nirjala Ekadashi?)

  • On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, one should follow the rule of celibacy. One should chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.
  • Keeping a fast on Ekadashi is considered auspicious. Therefore, keep a fast for Lord Vishnu on this day.  
  • After breaking the fast, donate food, money, food and clothes to poor people as per your faith.
  • Offer water to Tulsi and do parikrama.
  • Bhajans and Kirtans should be done on this day.

What not to do on Nirjala Ekadashi? (What not to do on Nirjala Ekadashi?)

  • Eating rice is prohibited on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi . It is believed that eating rice on this day will result in a person's next birth being that of a crawling creature.  
  • Apart from this, one should not consume meat, onion and garlic etc. because these things bring negative thoughts in the mind.
  • Nails or hair should also not be cut on Ekadashi . Doing these things can cause problems in life.
  • On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, one should not sleep during the day after performing morning prayers.

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