ekadasi fast is an important fast as per hindu tradition and is followed all over . Thier are 24 ekadasi in an year, two in each month so 24 in total. This ekadasi falling in the month of during the waxing phase of moon in the month of Jyestha (May – June)is of great significance and importance is also called Bhim ekadasi or pandav ekadasi . It was adviced to bhim by sage vyas as he wanted to keep one fast out of all the 24 ekadasi. so this ekadasi has the benefits of all the 24 ekadasi.
People who cannot keep fast on all 24 ekadasi and want to keep one fast are adviced to keep this ekadasi fast. This ekadasi fast is called NIRJALA EKADASI as it is kept without taking a drop of water also and it continues for total 24 hrs from sunrise on the 22nd to the next morning.
best is to keep yourself clean ,pure in mind and heart, do some prayers to connect to GOD. It is kept for lord VISHNU. so you should prepare a panchamrit and arpit it to lord vishnu to get his blessing . People who keep this difficult fast get desired benefits and also get relief from thier past sins.
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