Mumbai: Nirjala Ekadashi is regarded as the most powerful and spiritually rewarding of all the 24 Ekadashis observed in the Hindu calendar year. Falling in the sacred month of Jyeshtha, this vrat (fast) is known for its strict discipline—where devotees refrain from both food and water for an entire day, hence the name Nirjala (meaning ‘without water’). Observing this fast is believed to bestow the combined blessings of all other Ekadashis, making it a rare and intense spiritual opportunity.

In 2025, Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Friday, 6 June, and the vrat will be broken the following day on Saturday, 7 June. The act of breaking the fast, known as Paran, is a deeply ritualistic process governed by precise timings. In this article, we share the complete date, time, and method of performing the Vrat Paran correctly to ensure maximum spiritual benefit.

Why Nirjala Ekadashi Is the Greatest of All Fasts

Due to its extreme austerity, Nirjala Ekadashi is called the ‘King of Ekadashis’ and is often regarded as the most challenging and sacred fast. It is believed that observing Nirjala Ekadashi grants the same spiritual merit as observing all 24 Ekadashis throughout the year. Devotees undertake this vrat with deep faith, usually during the summer month of June, braving intense heat and thirst as a test of devotion.

Nirjaala Ekadashi 2025 Paran date and time

• Vrat Date: Friday, 6 June 2025
• Paran Date (Breaking the Fast): Saturday, 7 June 2025
• Paran Timing: From 1:35 PM to 4:00 PM on 7 June
• End of Vasara Day: 11:25 AM on 7 June

Hari Vasara refers to the initial one-fourth period of the Dwadashi tithi (12th lunar day). It is advised not to break the fast during this phase. The ideal time for Paran is post-Hari Vasara, preferably in the afternoon as per traditional guidelines.

Step-by-Step: How to Perform Nirjala Ekadashi Paran

To conclude the fast properly and receive divine blessings, follow these steps on Dwadashi (7 June 2025):

• Wake up early and take a bath, ideally before sunrise.
• Offer Arghya (water) to the Sun God.
• Clean your prayer space and light a diya in front of Lord Vishnu.
• Chant Vishnu mantras or recite the Vishnu Chalisa with devotion.
• Prepare and offer Satvik Bhog (Pure Vegetaryian Food) to Lord Vishnu.
• Distribute prasad among family and devotees, and then consume it yourself.
• Include rice in the meal, as it is considered auspicious on Dwadashi.

What Is Hari Vasara and Why It Matters

Hari Vasara is the early segment of the Dwadashi tithi and must be avoided for Paran. Devotees should wait for this period to end before breaking the fast. Ideally, Paran should be performed in the morning. If morning isn’t possible, it must be done in the afternoon—but never during Hari Vasara.

Nirjala Ekadashi is a powerful occasion to reset one’s karmic path, purify the body and mind, and receive Lord Vishnu’s grace. Breaking the fast correctly ensures that the spiritual efforts of the vrat are honoured. If you’re planning to observe this significant Ekadashi in 2025, ensure you follow the precise Paran timing and rituals to complete your sadhana with full devotion.

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