{"id":385,"date":"2026-06-18T12:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T07:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vidhividhanya.com\/blog\/?p=385"},"modified":"2026-06-18T12:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T07:20:18","slug":"nri-nirjala-ekadashi-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vidhividhanya.com\/blog\/nri-nirjala-ekadashi-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: How NRIs in USA, UK &#038; Canada Can Observe the Fast &#038; Book Online Puja from Kashi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a regular Thursday morning. You are getting ready for work in Chicago, making breakfast in Birmingham, or dropping the kids to school in Brampton.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then your phone buzzes. It is your mother calling from India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Tomorrow is Nirjala Ekadashi. Have you done anything for it?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You pause. You know how important this day is. You grew up watching your family observe it with complete discipline \u2014 no food, no water, the Vishnu puja in the morning, the katha in the evening, sometimes a full night of jagran. But here, in a different country, a different time zone, with a completely different daily routine \u2014 you are not always sure how to do it the right way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What time does the fast actually begin here? Do I follow India time or my local sunrise? Where do I find a pandit I can genuinely trust?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are real questions. And if you are reading this right now, chances are you have asked them yourself more than once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog answers all of them \u2014 clearly, completely, and without any confusion. Consider this your full NRI guide to Nirjala Ekadashi 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Is Nirjala Ekadashi \u2014 And Why Is It Called the King of All Ekadashis?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 24 Ekadashis in a regular Hindu calendar year \u2014 one in each fortnight of every lunar month. Each one is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and carries its own spiritual significance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But Nirjala Ekadashi stands completely apart from all of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observed on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Jyeshtha month, this is the one Ekadashi that is observed without food AND without water \u2014 not even a single sip \u2014 for a full 24 hours. The name itself says it all: Nir means without, Jala means water. By any standard, this is the most demanding fast in the entire Hindu calendar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why do millions of people choose to observe it willingly, year after year?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the Brahma Vaivarta Purana states something extraordinary \u2014 observing Nirjala Ekadashi with complete devotion grants the spiritual merit of all 24 Ekadashis of the year combined. In one single day of total surrender to Lord Vishnu, a devotee receives the blessings that would otherwise take an entire year to accumulate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also known as Bhimseni Ekadashi or Pandava Ekadashi, rooted in the story of Bhima \u2014 the second Pandava \u2014 who loved food too much to fast on every Ekadashi through the year. Sage Vyasa gave him one solution: observe just this single Nirjala Ekadashi with complete strictness, and the merit of all 24 would be yours. Bhima did. And this tradition has continued ever since.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not just ritual. This is devotion compressed into one powerful, transformative day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 \u2014 Exact Date, Tithi and Timings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thursday, June 25, 2026<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Ekadashi Tithi Begins:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June 24, 2026 at 6:12 PM IST<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Ekadashi Tithi Ends:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June 25, 2026 at 8:09 PM IST<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <b>Parana Time (Breaking the Fast):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June 26, 2026 \u2014 5:44 AM to 8:24 AM IST<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fast begins at sunrise on June 25 and is broken on June 26 during the Parana muhurat \u2014 after the Hari Vasara period has passed and before the Dwadashi tithi ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 \u2014 Complete Country-Wise Time Guide for NRIs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the section every NRI searches for every year \u2014 and never finds clearly explained in one place. Here it is, properly broken down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All timings are converted from IST (India Standard Time = UTC +5:30):<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Country &amp; Timezone<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ekadashi Tithi Starts<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fast Day<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Parana (Break Fast)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 USA \u2014 EST (UTC-5)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 24, 7:42 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25 (full day)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25, 7:14 PM EST<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 USA \u2014 PST (UTC-8)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 24, 4:42 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25 (full day)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25, 4:14 PM PST<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Canada \u2014 EST<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 24, 7:42 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25 (full day)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25, 7:14 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 UK \u2014 BST (UTC+1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 24, 12:42 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25 (full day)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 26, 1:14 AM BST<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea UAE \/ Dubai (UTC+4)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 24, 3:42 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25 (full day)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 26, 4:14 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Australia \u2014 AEST (UTC+10)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 24, 9:42 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25 (full day)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 26, 10:14 AM AEST<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddec Singapore (UTC+8)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 24, 7:42 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 25 (full day)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 26, 8:14 AM SGT<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Most important rule for all NRIs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The fast is observed on June 25 regardless of which timezone you are in. Begin your fast at your local sunrise on June 25 and break it after your local sunrise on June 26 \u2014 following the Parana rule of not eating before the Hari Vasara period ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure about the timing in your specific city, the Vidhi vidhanya team is available on WhatsApp to guide you directly \u2014 <\/span><b>+91 93363 30509.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Fasting Rules \u2014 What Is Allowed and What Is Not<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nirjala Ekadashi is not an ordinary fast. It has specific rules that set it apart from all other Ekadashis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is strictly not allowed:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food of any kind \u2014 grains, fruits, or even milk in its strict interpretation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water \u2014 not even one sip. This is the defining rule of Nirjala Ekadashi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-vegetarian food should be avoided starting from Dashami \u2014 the day before<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice should be avoided on Dashami evening as preparation for the fast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tobacco, alcohol, and any form of intoxicants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>What is permitted:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathing and maintaining physical cleanliness \u2014 strongly encouraged<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama, reading the Bhagavad Gita, listening to katha throughout the day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting in meditation with a mala and chanting Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying awake through the night in jagran if physically possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>For those with genuine health conditions:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The scriptures are compassionate. Pregnant women, elderly devotees, those with serious illness, or anyone on medication may observe a partial fast with water and fruits \u2014 or simply perform the puja with complete devotion without the waterless fast. Lord Vishnu sees your intention, not just your empty stomach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Observe Nirjala Ekadashi Properly as an NRI \u2014 Step by Step<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being abroad does not reduce the spiritual power of your fast. What matters is intention, preparation, and devotion. Here is a practical, day-by-day guide:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Day Before \u2014 Dashami, June 24:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Have a light, sattvic meal in the evening before sunset. Avoid rice. Avoid non-vegetarian food from this day itself. Before sleeping, set your intention \u2014 a quiet mental sankalpa that tomorrow you will observe Nirjala Ekadashi with complete devotion to Lord Vishnu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Morning of June 25 \u2014 Ekadashi:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wake up early, ideally before sunrise. Take a bath. Wear clean, light-coloured clothes \u2014 yellow or white are considered auspicious on this day and dear to Lord Vishnu. From this point, no water until Parana on June 26.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Setting Up Your Puja:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna at your home altar. If you have a Shaligram, this is the perfect day for special worship. Offer Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, yellow cloth, incense sticks, and a diya. Chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya as many times as you can through the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Through the Day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a day of stillness, reflection, and surrender. Minimise distractions. Listen to Vishnu katha, read spiritual texts, or simply sit quietly with your mala and chant. Many NRI families use this day for a virtual gathering \u2014 joining together on a video call to listen to katha or chant together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Evening:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Perform aarti for Lord Vishnu. Keep a diya burning through the night if possible. Maintain a sattvic state of mind \u2014 avoid arguments, negative conversations, and excessive screen time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>June 26 \u2014 Parana, Breaking the Fast:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Break your fast within the correct Parana time window \u2014 after sunrise in your local timezone. Start with water first, then a light sattvic meal. Offer a portion to Lord Vishnu before eating.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Book Online Puja from Kashi for Nirjala Ekadashi 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where everything comes together for NRIs who want the full, authentic Kashi experience \u2014 not just a home puja, but a complete Vedic ritual performed by a verified pandit at a siddh mandir in Varanasi, live on your screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Vidhi vidhanya offers the following pujas specifically relevant to Nirjala Ekadashi:<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Vishnu Puja \u2014 The Heart of Nirjala Ekadashi<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nirjala Ekadashi is entirely dedicated to Lord Vishnu. A full Vishnu Puja performed on this day by a verified Kashi pandit carries immense spiritual power. Our pandit performs the complete ritual \u2014 Sankalpa in your name and gotra, Tulsi archana, Vishnu Sahasranama path, deep aarti, and prasad offering \u2014 at a Kashi siddh mandir. You watch it live on WhatsApp or Zoom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Devotees who want the complete merit of the day without compromise, NRIs who cannot perform a full puja at home, families who want a dedicated ritual in their name from Kashi.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Vishnu Sahasranama Jaap &amp; Path<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Nirjala Ekadashi, chanting or listening to the Vishnu Sahasranama \u2014 the thousand names of Lord Vishnu \u2014 is considered one of the most powerful acts of devotion. Our pandits perform a dedicated Vishnu Sahasranama path on your behalf in Kashi, with your name included in the sankalpa. The complete session is live streamed so you can listen along from wherever you are in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Devotees who want to accumulate the maximum punya of Vishnu nama on this sacred day. Particularly powerful when combined with your personal fast at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Yagya and Jaap for Vishnu Blessings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those seeking targeted divine intervention \u2014 healing a specific situation, removing obstacles, or seeking Vishnu&#8217;s grace for health, prosperity, or family harmony \u2014 our pandits perform a customised Vishnu Yagya and jaap on Nirjala Ekadashi. This includes a havan, continuous mantra jaap, and a dedicated sankalpa with your specific intention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Devotees going through a difficult period who want to use the heightened spiritual energy of Nirjala Ekadashi to seek specific blessings from Lord Vishnu.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Dosh Nivaran Puja on Ekadashi<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nirjala Ekadashi is also considered one of the most powerful days to address planetary doshas and karmic obstacles. Vidhividhanya offers targeted Dosh Nivaran pujas on this day \u2014 including Pitra Dosh mitigation, Kalsarpa Dosh puja, and Rahu-Ketu remedies \u2014 performed by our verified pandits at Kashi&#8217;s siddh mandirs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Devotees who have been told by an astrologer about a specific dosh in their kundali and want to use the spiritual energy of Nirjala Ekadashi to address it through proper Vedic ritual.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Annadaan &amp; Brahmin Bhojan \u2014 Daan Services<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scriptures specifically recommend daan on Nirjala Ekadashi as one of the most merit-generating acts of this day. Vidhi vidhanya arranges documented Annadaan and Brahmin Bhojan on your behalf in Kashi \u2014 on the actual day, in your name, with full documentation sent to you after completion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Best for:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NRIs who want to perform the traditional daan associated with Nirjala Ekadashi but cannot be physically present in India. A deeply meaningful way to honour the spirit of the day from abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How the Booking Process Works \u2014 Simple, Transparent, Trusted<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Step 1 \u2014 Contact Us<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reach out via WhatsApp, call, or email. Tell us which puja you want and the date \u2014 Nirjala Ekadashi, June 25, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2 \u2014 Share Your Details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We collect your full name, your gotra (if known), your family members&#8217; names to be included, and any specific intention or prayer you want the pandit to focus on during the sankalpa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3 \u2014 Confirmation &amp; Scheduling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We confirm your booking and send you the WhatsApp or Zoom link for the live stream at the scheduled time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4 \u2014 Watch It Live<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On June 25, you join the live stream from your home \u2014 anywhere in the world \u2014 and watch your puja being performed in real time at a Kashi siddh mandir. Fold your hands. Be present. Receive the blessings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5 \u2014 Video Recording &amp; Documentation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> After the puja, you receive the full video recording. For daan services, you receive documentation that the daan was performed in your name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is it. No confusion. No hidden steps. No following up ten times to confirm. Just a clean, trusted process from start to finish.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Vidhi vidhanya \u2014 And Not Just Any Online Puja Platform<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many online puja platforms today. So why Vidhi vidhanya?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because we are not an aggregator. We do not assign your puja to whoever is available that day. Every pandit on our platform is <\/span><b>verified<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 trained in Vedic rituals, rooted in Kashi&#8217;s tradition, and personally accountable for what they perform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are <\/span><b>based in Kashi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 Varanasi. The spiritual capital of the Hindu world for thousands of years. When a ritual is performed here, at a siddh mandir, by a pandit who carries this tradition in his lineage \u2014 the potency is different. This is not marketing. This is what every Hindu who has experienced Kashi knows to be true.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We offer <\/span><b>live streaming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because we believe you deserve to see what you are paying for. You should be able to watch your own puja, hear your own name being chanted, and feel the connection in real time \u2014 not just receive a video of something that may or may not have been done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We include <\/span><b>your name and gotra in the sankalpa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because a puja without a proper sankalpa is incomplete. Your puja is not a generic group ritual. It is yours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And we are available on <\/span><b>WhatsApp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before, during, and after your booking \u2014 because real service means actually being reachable when you have a question.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 for NRIs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Q: What is the date and time of Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 in USA?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 falls on June 25, 2026. For USA EST, the Ekadashi tithi begins on June 24 at approximately 7:42 AM EST. The fast is observed on June 25 and the Parana is on June 25 evening in EST timezone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: Can I book a Vishnu Puja online from UK or Canada for Nirjala Ekadashi 2026?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Vidhi vidhanya offers online Vishnu Puja booking for NRI devotees across the UK, Canada, USA, Australia, UAE, and Singapore. The puja is performed live at a siddh mandir in Kashi and streamed directly to you via WhatsApp or Zoom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: Which pujas can I book for Nirjala Ekadashi from abroad?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can book Vishnu Puja, Vishnu Sahasranama Path, Vishnu Yagya and Jaap, Dosh Nivaran Puja (for Pitra Dosh, Kalsarpa Dosh, Rahu-Ketu), and Annadaan \/ Brahmin Bhojan daan services \u2014 all performed in Kashi on June 25 in your name.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: Is the puja performed specifically in my name?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. During the sankalpa at the beginning of the ritual, our Kashi pandit chants your full name, your gotra, and the names of any family members you wish to include. The puja is personally dedicated to your family \u2014 not a generic group ritual.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: How do I convert Nirjala Ekadashi IST timing to EST or UK time?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IST is UTC+5:30. EST is UTC-5 \u2014 so EST is 10 hours 30 minutes behind IST. UK BST is UTC+1 \u2014 so BST is 4 hours 30 minutes behind IST. Ekadashi tithi begins at 6:12 PM IST on June 24, which is 7:42 AM EST and 12:42 PM BST on June 24.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: Can I observe Nirjala Ekadashi without water if I live in a hot country?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, if your health allows. Pregnant women, the elderly, those with illness or on medication may observe a partial fast with water and fruits. Intention and devotion are what Lord Vishnu sees most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: When should I break my Nirjala Ekadashi fast if I am in the UK?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Parana time in IST is June 26, 5:44 AM to 8:24 AM. In UK BST, this is June 26, 1:14 AM to 3:54 AM \u2014 which falls in the night. Most UK devotees break the fast at their local sunrise on June 26, around 4:45 AM BST. This is completely valid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q: Can Vidhi vidhanya arrange daan on Nirjala Ekadashi on my behalf?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. We arrange Annadaan, Gau Seva, and Brahmin Bhojan at verified institutions in and around Kashi, on the actual day, in your name \u2014 with full documentation sent to you after completion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Book Your Nirjala Ekadashi Puja Today<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 is on <\/span><b>June 25.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Slots for this auspicious day fill up quickly \u2014 especially for NRI bookings that require scheduling in advance across time zones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not let the distance be the reason you miss this day. 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