Ekadashi 2042 · Shukla paksha · Jyeshtha
Nirjala Ekadashi 2042
Friday, 30 May 2042
Also known as Bhimseni Ekadashi
Tithi begins: Thu 29 May, 5:47 PM IST
Tithi ends: Fri 30 May, 8:16 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Sat 31 May, 5:23 AM to 10:30 PM IST
About Nirjala Ekadashi
The strictest Ekadashi: a fast without even water. It is also called Bhimseni Ekadashi after Bhima, who is said to have kept only this one fast and was told it carried the merit of all twenty-four. Those who cannot fast fully often observe it partially, and many give water, fans and pots as charity in the summer heat.
How it is observed
- Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common.
- Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
- The fast is broken the next morning (Parana) within the Parana window, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
- If you cannot fast fully, a simple fruit-and-milk day or a sincere partial fast is widely accepted. Elders, children, the unwell and pregnant women are traditionally excused from strict fasting.
Traditional observance and faith, not a guarantee or advice. Follow your own family or temple custom where it differs.
More Ekadashi dates
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions, Delhi sunrise. Other cities can differ by a day; confirm with your local temple or priest.
Frequently asked questions
When is Nirjala Ekadashi in 2042?
Nirjala Ekadashi 2042 falls on Friday, 30 May 2042. The Ekadashi tithi begins Thu 29 May, 5:47 PM IST and ends Fri 30 May, 8:16 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Nirjala Ekadashi 2042?
Break the fast on Saturday, 31 May between 5:23 AM and 10:30 PM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Nirjala Ekadashi?
The strictest Ekadashi: a fast without even water. It is also called Bhimseni Ekadashi after Bhima, who is said to have kept only this one fast and was told it carried the merit of all twenty-four. Those who cannot fast fully often observe it partially, and many give water, fans and pots as charity in the summer heat.
Which month and paksha is Nirjala Ekadashi?
It falls in the Shukla paksha of Jyeshtha (Shukla paksha of Jyeshtha, the hottest weeks).
What are the rules of the Ekadashi fast?
Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common. Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
Keep exploring, all free