# Nirjala Ekadashi 2027 -- Date, Significance & How It's Celebrated

> Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Monday, 14 June 2027. Exact dates for 2026 and 2027, the real mythology, honest rituals and regional variations, plus the computed panchang for the day -- no fear-selling.
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## Nirjala Ekadashi 2027

Monday, 14 June 2027

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When is Nirjala Ekadashi in 2027?

Nirjala Ekadashi falls on **Monday, 14 June 2027** -- Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi, traditionally kept without water and followed by Dwadashi parana according to the local Panchang.

Ekadashi - Shukla Paksha chitra nakshatra Sunrise 05:40 AM

Panchang computed live from the sidereal (Lahiri) ephemeris at Ujjain, the classical Hindu reference meridian -- not a stored guess.

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Dates

## Nirjala Ekadashi dates: 2026 & 2027

Exact verified dates for each covered year, with the computed tithi for the day.

| Year | Date                   | Tithi                    | Status   |
| ---- | ---------------------- | ------------------------ | -------- |
| 2026 | Thursday, 25 June 2026 | Ekadashi - Shukla Paksha | Past     |
| 2027 | Monday, 14 June 2027   | Ekadashi - Shukla Paksha | Upcoming |

Overview

## What Nirjala Ekadashi marks

Nirjala Ekadashi is the best-known and most demanding Ekadashi fast, traditionally observed without food or water. It is linked with Bhima and is sometimes called Pandava or Bhimseni Ekadashi. Its seriousness makes a health-first explanation essential: dehydration can be dangerous, and the spiritual purpose is not served by ignoring medical needs.

Significance

## Mythology & meaning

The traditional account says Bhima found it difficult to keep every Ekadashi fast and was advised to observe this one with full discipline. The story explains why devotees regard the day as carrying the merit of many Ekadashis. Its deeper practice is restraint and attention to Vishnu, not a contest in endurance.

Rituals

## How it's celebrated

Observers worship Vishnu, recite the Vishnu Sahasranama, keep vigil or quiet prayer and break the fast during the prescribed Dwadashi parana window. Donating water is especially associated with the day. Children, older adults, pregnant people, anyone ill or taking medication should not attempt a waterless fast without qualified medical advice; a fruit or ordinary Ekadashi diet is an accepted adaptation in many homes.

Across India

## Regional variations

Same festival, many names

The vrat is observed across Vaishnava communities in North and West India and by many households elsewhere. ISKCON and other Vaishnava calendars may apply lineage-specific rules, especially for parana and whether an Ekadashi is shifted.

## Frequently asked questions

When is Nirjala Ekadashi in 2027?

Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Monday, 14 June 2027 for the Ujjain/central-India reference. Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi, traditionally kept without water and followed by Dwadashi parana according to the local Panchang. Exact tithi and puja timings should be checked for your city.

When is Nirjala Ekadashi in 2026?

Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Thursday, 25 June 2026 for the Ujjain/central-India reference. Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi, traditionally kept without water and followed by Dwadashi parana according to the local Panchang. Exact tithi and puja timings should be checked for your city.

Does Nirjala Ekadashi require avoiding water?

That is the traditional form, but it is not safe for everyone. Health, climate and medical advice take priority.

When is the fast broken?

Parana is performed on Dwadashi within a city-specific window; consult the local Panchang rather than using a generic time.

Why is it called Bhimseni Ekadashi?

A traditional story connects the vrat with Bhima, who sought one observance he could keep in place of all the year's Ekadashis.

Explore

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