Published 17:00 IST, June 1st 2020
Nirjala Ekadashi images to send to the loved ones on this auspicious occasion
This year, Nirjala Ekadashi will be celebrated on June 2, 2020. Here are some images for you to send to your loved ones on this auspicious occasion. Read ahead.
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Nirjala Ekashi is a Hindu holy day falling on 11th lunar day (Ekashi) of waxing fortnight of Hindu month of Jyeshta. This Ekashi derives its name from water-less fast observed on this day. It is considered to be most austere and hence most sacred of all 24 Ekashis. If observed religiously, it is said to be most rewarding and grants virtue gained by observance of all Ekshis in a year. This year, Nirjala Ekashi will be celebrated on June 2, 2020. Here are some ims for you to send to your loved ones on this auspicious occasion. Re ahe to kw more-
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Nirjala Ekashi ims
Ekashis are considered to be very important days in Hindu religion. Among all 24 Ekashis in yearly Hindu calendar, Nirajala Ekashi is most significant one. This day falls under Shukla Paksha in Jyeshtha month and coincides with months of May or June in Gregorian calendar. Ekashi means eleventh day of a fortnight, and Nirajala Ekashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This year, Ekashi tithi will reportedly begin on June 1 at 2.57 pm and will end on June 2 at 12.04 pm.
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Devotees generally fast on all Ekashis or some consume food only me for fasting. However, as name suggests, on Nirjala Ekashi, people observing fast do t consume a drop of water. Nirjala actually means ‘without water’, and those who are t in a position to fast during rest of Ekashis can observe vrat on this day.
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Kwn as Bheemaseni Ekashi, Nirjala Ekashi is named after Bheema from Mahabharata. second son of Kunti and King Pandu, Bheema, who loved to eat. Bheema could never observe fast and control his hunger. However, miffed with himself for disrespecting Lord Vishnu, Bheema met Maharishi Vyasa to seek a solution to his problem. After meeting s, Bheema started observing Nirjala Ekashi, as he was told that by fasting on this date, he would derive benefits of all or Ekashis.
17:00 IST, June 1st 2020