Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Great coincidence on Nirjala Ekadashi after 300 years, do not make these 5 mistakes today even by mistake

Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi fast is considered the most sacred and fruitful. But on the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month Nirjala Ekadashi The importance of is most supernatural. This time Nirjala Ekadashi is going to be recorded in the pages of history. According to astrological calculations, approximately Such a rare coincidence after 300 years Where Jyeshtha month has come in the form of ‘Adhik Maas’. Due to this special astronomical and religious situation, this year not 24, but a total of 26 Ekadashi fasts are being observed.

Despite the scorching heat, today there is a flood of faith in all the holy ghats of North India including religious cities Haridwar, Prayagraj and Kashi. Devotees are doing charity by taking a dip in the holy Mother Ganga.

The importance of this Mahavrat is related to the Mahabharata period.

According to mythological beliefs, during the Mahabharata period, Maharishi Vedvyas ji had told Mahabali Bhima that if he is unable to observe the fast of all the Ekadashis of the year, then he should observe the fast of only this one ‘Nirjala Ekadashi’ with full devotion. By doing this, the virtuous results of all the 24 Ekadashis of the year are achieved by this one fast alone.

Religious rules: According to the scriptures, consumption of food is completely prohibited on the day of Ekadashi. Since food as well as water is completely sacrificed in Nirjala Ekadashi, it is considered to be the most difficult and divine penance.

Divine Yoga of Ganga Dussehra and Pitru Tarpan

The importance of this Mahavrat also increases because just before it Ganga Dussehra The festival of is celebrated, the day on which Mother Ganga descended on earth. It is believed that just by remembering Ganga ji, the physical, mental and speech related defects of a person are destroyed. Bathing in the Ganges and observing fast on this auspicious occasion not only brings virtue to the devotees but also offers obeisance to the forefathers and forefathers.

Importance of donating ‘water and air’ in scorching heat

This fast falls in the scorching heat of Jyeshtha month, hence donation of things related to water and air on this day is considered best. The rule of the scriptures is that whatever we donate selflessly, God returns it back to us in greater quantity.

On this day, devotees are actively participating in the following service activities:

• Water Service (Pyau): Keeping earthen pots/urns filled with cold and pure water for passers-by and distributing sweet sherbet.
• Donation of feathers: Donating hand made feathers to temples, hospitals and orphanages.
• Jeeva Seva: Keeping water in earthen ponds (sakaros) on rooftops and gardens for voiceless birds and mute creatures.

prompt arrangements of Akhara Parishad and administration

In view of the lakhs of crowd gathered at the ghats of Haridwar, strict security arrangements have been made.

Anushka (ASP, Haridwar): “In view of the fair and bathing festival, the police administration has made strict security arrangements. Crowd control, CCTV surveillance and water police have been deployed at the ghats so that the devotees can take bath in the Ganga safely.”

Mahant Ravindra Puri (President, All India Akhara Parishad): “Today, taking a bath in the Ganga and donating fruits and water has special spiritual significance. Devotees say that the donation made today bestows inexhaustible virtue.”

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