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Nirjala Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day falling on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) of the waxing fortnight of the Hindu month of Jyestha (May/June). This ekadashi derives its name from the water-less (Nir-jala) fast observed on this day. It is considered to be the most austere and hence the most sacred of all 24 Ekadashis. If observed religiously, it is said to be the most rewarding and granting the virtue gained by the observance of all 24 ekadshis in the year.

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  • Nirjala Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day falling on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) of the waxing fortnight of the Hindu month of Jyestha (May/June). This ekadashi derives its name from the water-less (Nir-jala) fast observed on this day. It is considered to be the most austere and hence the most sacred of all 24 Ekadashis. If observed religiously, it is said to be the most rewarding and granting the virtue gained by the observance of all 24 ekadshis in the year. (en)
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  • Vishnu (en)
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  • Decided by the lunar calendar (en)
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  • Nirjala Ekadashi (en)
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  • Pandava Ekadashi, Bhima Ekadashi, Bhimaseni Ekadashi (en)
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  • Prayers and religious rituals, including puja to Vishnu (en)
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  • Hindus (en)
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  • Nirjala Ekadashi is a Hindu holy day falling on the 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) of the waxing fortnight of the Hindu month of Jyestha (May/June). This ekadashi derives its name from the water-less (Nir-jala) fast observed on this day. It is considered to be the most austere and hence the most sacred of all 24 Ekadashis. If observed religiously, it is said to be the most rewarding and granting the virtue gained by the observance of all 24 ekadshis in the year. (en)
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  • Nirjala Ekadashi (en)
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  • Nirjala Ekadashi (en)
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  • Pandava Ekadashi, Bhima Ekadashi, Bhimaseni Ekadashi (en)
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