Nirjala Ekadashi 2020: Everything about the Vrat Vidhi & significance of the day

Nirjala means ‘without water’ and Ekashi means ‘ eleventh day of lunar month’. Nirjala Ekashi is one of most significant days of Hindi Calendar, which sees devotees of Lord Vishnu keeping a day-long fast without consuming a sip of water. Nirjala Ekashi 2020 falls on June 2, this year. Nirjala Ekashi 2020 will see people observing strict fast to and offering prayers to ensure happiness, prosperity and forgiveness of sins.

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Nirjala Ekashi Vrat Vidhi

Nirjala Ekashi 2020 will see devotees performing most important and toughest vrat of all. Every year, people follow a particular vidhi to complete this fast. Re on to kw steps:

• Waking up early, performing morning rituals and Pooja
• Visiting nearest temple of Lord Vishnu to offer prayers. This year amid coronavirus lockdown, people will t be able to visit temples. However, as per reports, from June 8, 2020, religious places will be me accessible to people.
• Ba statue of Lord Vishnu and prepare Panchamrit (a mixture of water, milk, sugar and jaggery)
• Nirjala Vrat is to be observed from sunrise of Ekashi to sunrise of next day.
• Offer flowers, incense sticks and Durva to Lord Vishnu as a part of puja ritual of Nirjala Ekashi.
• Just like every year, Nirjala Ekashi will also see people performing charity by donating clos or food grains to needy people.

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Nirjala Ekashi's Significance

According to religious beliefs, observing strict Nirjala Ekashi Vrat helps in reaching divine feet of Lord Vishnu. It is said that it is Lord Vishnu’s most favourite day and on this day, he blesses his devotees with prosperity and wealth. t only that but he also forgives past sins of people. Tritionally, it is also said that performing Nirjala Ekashi fast also helps one attain Moksha and go straight to Vaikunth after ir death. It sets one free from cycle of birth and death.  

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Nirjala Ekashi 2020 Vrat and Parana Timings:

• Ekashi Tithi begins at 2:57 PM on June 1 and ends at 12:04 PM on June 2.
• Parana Time (time ideal for breaking fast) is between 5:23 AM to 8:10 AM on June 3.
• Dwashi ends at 9:05 AM on Parana day (June 3).

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