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Nirjala Ekadashi · 2025

Falls on: Friday, June 6, 2025

Most austere Ekadashi fast observed without water, equivalent to all 24 Ekadashis in the year.

Dates and timings for Medan.

Why this date

Smarta rule: the fast is kept on the day Ekadashi is current at both Arunodaya (96 minutes before sunrise) and sunrise in Medan.

How it is observed

  • Most rigorous fast brings highest spiritual merit
  • Complete abstinence from food and water
  • Waterless fast (nirjala)
  • Vishnu puja
Nirjala Ekadashi 2025
Vishnu
  • Friday, June 6, 2025View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Jun 6, 3:46 AM – Sat, Jun 7, 6:18 AM GMT+7
    Break the fast (Parana): Sat, Jun 7, 1:38 – 4:05 PM GMT+7
    Hari Vasara lasts until 12:56 PM, past the morning, so break the fast after midday.
    Vaishnava Ekadashi: Saturday, June 7, 2025
    The Vaishnava tradition, including ISKCON, fasts on this day instead.
    Break the fast (Parana): Sun, Jun 8, 6:14 – 8:42 AM GMT+7

Frequently asked questions

What is Nirjala Ekadashi?
Most austere Ekadashi fast observed without water, equivalent to all 24 Ekadashis in the year.
When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2025?
Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Friday, June 6, 2025.