Nirjala Ekadashi · 2026
Falls on: Thursday, June 25, 2026
Most austere Ekadashi fast observed without water, equivalent to all 24 Ekadashis in the year.
Dates and timings for Srinagar.
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 Srinagar.
How it is observed
- Most rigorous fast brings highest spiritual merit
- Complete abstinence from food and water
- Waterless fast (nirjala)
- Vishnu puja
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026
Vishnu
- Thursday, June 25, 2026View day panchang →Tithi window: Wed, Jun 24, 6:12 PM – Thu, Jun 25, 8:09 PM ISTBreak the fast (Parana): Fri, Jun 26, 5:21 – 8:14 AM ISTWithin Dwadashi, which ends 10:22 PM, in the morning.
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 2026?
- Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Thursday, June 25, 2026.