When is nirjala ekadashi in 2022, significance of this fast, what to do on nirjala ekadashi fast?, what to eat, what to drink?.

One of the most auspicious fast as per hindu tradition is the day of Nirjala Ekadashi i.e. a day to perform fast without drinking water.

Nirjala Ekadashi is also known as pandav or bheemseni ekadashi. It falls on 11 day of shukla paksh in jyestha month as per hindu calendar.

This day is said to be the most powerful ekadashi among the 24 ekadashi to gain virtue by doing fast and rituals. 

It is believed that the fast of nirjala ekadashi can give the virtue of all 24 ekadashi so is very sacred and powerful. 

The bhima i.e. one of the pandava son has attained the virtue of all 24 ekadashi after doing the fast of nirjala ekadashi. 

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How the fast of Nirjala-Ekadashi is done?

This fast is done without food and water for 24 hours and so is extremely difficult. This auspicious day comes in extreme summer days and so the fast is very difficult. 

The worship of lord Vishnuji is done in ekadashi and so devotees perform Vishnu pooja like panchopchar pooja, abhishek of idol of vishnuji, chanting mantra of lord whole day and night. 

Panchamrit is used to perform abhishek of vishnuji which is made with milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar.

In 2022, Nirjala ekadashi is falling on 10th of june, Friday. The person who perform this fast know the importance and power of water and thus become ready to not waste the water in future. 

After doing this fast it is advised to donate food, cloths, money to Brahmin and take blessings. 

This fast of nirjala ekadashi attract the blessings of lord Vishnu and help to fulfill materialistic and spiritual wishes. 

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How to perform nirjala ekadashi fast?

1. First of all wake up early in the morning and free from daily routine.
2. Wear fresh cloths and sit before the idol or photo of lord vishnuji. 
3. Take a vow to keep fast to attract blessings of lord vishnuji. 
4. Do the abhishek of lord with panchamrit.
5. Now perform panchopchar pooja i.e. offer dhoop, deep, navaidya, cloth, dakshina.
6. Recite any mantra of lord Vishnu or Vishnu shashtrnaam. 
7. Pray for healthy and wealthy life. 
8. Next day i.e. on dwadashi tithi do donate food, money, cloth to any Brahmin and take blessings and then take water and meal. 

So this is a 24 hour fast and is extremely difficult. 

It is advised to not done by a person who is suffering from any illness. 

When is nirjala ekadashi, significance of this fast, what to do on nirjala ekadashi fast?, what to eat, what to drink?.