Nirjala Ekadasi, also known as Pandava Ekadashi or Bhimasena
Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day during Jyeshta masa Shukla paksha.
Nirjala Ekadashi or Bhimsani Ekadashi is considered to be most auspicious and beneficial day
to observe Ekadashi Vrat.
Date of
Nirjala Ekadashi in 2011 – When is Pandava or Bhimsena Ekadasi observed?
Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day of first half during Jyeshta month as per the traditional Hindu calendar. In 2011, date of Nirjala Ekadashi vrata is June 12.
Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day of first half during Jyeshta month as per the traditional Hindu calendar. In 2011, date of Nirjala Ekadashi vrata is June 12.
Every devotee who observes all the 24 Ekadashi Vrat in a
year, observes this Pandava Ekadasi with utmost devotion. According to several sacred
texts, Nirjala Ekadashi fasting or
Vrata can give a devotee the fruits of
all 24 Ekadashi observances.
As per the Mahabharata, once Bhimasena asked Sage Veda Vyasa
about the importance andsignificance of
Ekadasi fasting. Veda Vyasa explained him
the benefits and merits of
Ekadashifasting. Listening to that, Bhim told him that his brothers Yudhistira,
Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva would observe the fast without any hesitation but,
he cannot be able to observefasting on
24 Ekadashi throughout the year. Bhimsen asked Veda Vyasa to suggest only one
dayfasting that can give him 24
Ekadashi fasting results.
On Bhimsens request Veda Vyasa advised him to observe fasting on Jyeshta Shukla Ekadashi, also
called as Nirjala Ekadasi, which can give him all the benefits and merits of 24 Ekadashifasting. Because of this
legend, Jyeshta Shukla Ekadashi is also named as Pandava Ekadashi or Bhimsen
Ekadashi.
What to do
on Jyeshta Shukla Ekadasi – Rituals and
Customs of Nirjala Eakdashi:
Devotees have to avoid even drinking water from sunrise of Ekadashi to sunrise of Dwadashi day. Because of this reason, Jyeshta Shukla Ekadasi is also named as Nirjala Ekadashi (Nirjala means without water). As Jyeshta month (May – June) falls during mid-summer, observing this Ekadashi fasting without even drinking water is more difficult than all other Ekadashi fasting. This vow is accomplished when devotee is utmost dedicated. In some regions, there is atradition of donating gold and water pot. Catchy terms: pandavas & bhim
Devotees have to avoid even drinking water from sunrise of Ekadashi to sunrise of Dwadashi day. Because of this reason, Jyeshta Shukla Ekadasi is also named as Nirjala Ekadashi (Nirjala means without water). As Jyeshta month (May – June) falls during mid-summer, observing this Ekadashi fasting without even drinking water is more difficult than all other Ekadashi fasting. This vow is accomplished when devotee is utmost dedicated. In some regions, there is atradition of donating gold and water pot. Catchy terms: pandavas & bhim