Nirjala Ekadashi 2027 — Monday 14 June
నిర్జల ఏకాదశి 2027
Jyeshtha Shudda Ekadashi — considered the most powerful Ekadashi of all 24 · Bhima Ekadashi / Pandava Ekadashi · Sunrise vrat sankalpa 05:23 IST · Parana window 15 Jun 05:23 – 08:14 IST (New Delhi). No water permitted for full 24 hours from previous sunrise.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2027 (also called Bhima Ekadashi / Pandava Ekadashi) falls on Monday, 14 June 2027. The MOST austere and MOST spiritually rewarding Ekadashi — vrat observed without a single drop of water for 24 hours in peak summer heat. Named after Bhima (of Pandavas) who couldn't observe the 24 monthly Ekadashis due to his gluttony but was told by Sri Vyasa that observing THIS ONE Nirjala Ekadashi in Jyeshtha grants the punya of all 24 Ekadashis combined. Falls in the hottest Indian month — testing the devotee's tapas capability. Universal Vaishnava observance (no Smarta/Vaishnava split for this Ekadashi). Primary observance: Nirjala vrat (no water, no food for 24 hours from previous day sunrise to next-day sunrise), Vishnu Sahasranama parayanam, Bhagavad Gita recitation, water-daan (giving water pots + earthen matkas + water-cooler + umbrellas to needy — the "Ghata-daan" merit), Bhima Katha narration, night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, Ganges (or river) bath if possible. Recommended muhurat: Sunrise vrat sankalpa 05:23 IST · Parana window 15 Jun 05:23 – 08:14 IST (New Delhi). No water permitted for full 24 hours from previous sunrise..
Nirjala Ekadashi 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Monday, 14 June 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Jyeshtha Shudda Ekadashi — considered the most powerful Ekadashi of all 24 |
| Primary Muhurat | Sunrise vrat sankalpa 05:23 IST · Parana window 15 Jun 05:23 – 08:14 IST (New Delhi). No water permitted for full 24 hours from previous sunrise. |
| Alternative Names | Bhima Ekadashi / Pandava Ekadashi |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Nirjala Ekadashi 2027
The MOST austere and MOST spiritually rewarding Ekadashi — vrat observed without a single drop of water for 24 hours in peak summer heat. Named after Bhima (of Pandavas) who couldn't observe the 24 monthly Ekadashis due to his gluttony but was told by Sri Vyasa that observing THIS ONE Nirjala Ekadashi in Jyeshtha grants the punya of all 24 Ekadashis combined. Falls in the hottest Indian month — testing the devotee's tapas capability. Universal Vaishnava observance (no Smarta/Vaishnava split for this Ekadashi).
Key Rituals on Nirjala Ekadashi 2027
Nirjala vrat (no water, no food for 24 hours from previous day sunrise to next-day sunrise), Vishnu Sahasranama parayanam, Bhagavad Gita recitation, water-daan (giving water pots + earthen matkas + water-cooler + umbrellas to needy — the "Ghata-daan" merit), Bhima Katha narration, night jagaran with Vishnu bhajans, Ganges (or river) bath if possible.
Nirjala Ekadashi 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Nirjala Ekadashi 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tulasi leaves |
| 2 | Vishnu Saligramam / Vishnu idol |
| 3 | Banana leaves |
| 4 | Yellow flowers (marigold) |
| 5 | Sandalwood paste |
| 6 | Akshat + kumkum + turmeric |
| 7 | Ghee lamp + camphor |
| 8 | Bhagavad Gita book |
| 9 | Panchamrutham for abhishekam |
| 10 | Naivedyam: only fruits + water on next-day parana |
| 11 | Water pot / matka / umbrella (for Ghata-daan) |
| 12 | Cold-drinking-water bottles (for public daan) |
Regional Variations of Nirjala Ekadashi 2027
Pan-India: universally observed by Vaishnava households + Iskcon centers. Andhra / Telangana: strict observance at Tirumala + Bhadrachalam + Simhachalam. Tamil Nadu: Srirangam + Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal + Divya Desam observances. Maharashtra: Pandharpur Vitthal Nirjala Ekadashi. Karnataka: Udupi Krishna Matha Nirjala Ekadashi with all-night jagaran. North India: Braj (Mathura / Vrindavan) major observance. Iskcon: strict global Nirjala observance in all 800+ centers.