The Auspicious Alignment of Nirjala Ekadashi 2026
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, devotees across the country will observe the sacred fast of Nirjala Ekadashi with deep reverence and faith. This significant day, falling on the eleventh lunar day of the bright fortnight in the Hindu month of Jyeshtha, is also widely known as Bhimseni Ekadashi. It is a time when worshippers engage in meticulous rituals, charitable acts, and devotional singing to seek the boundless blessings of Lord Vishnu.
This year, Nirjala Ekadashi is marked by an extraordinary celestial alignment. Astrologers note the convergence of five highly favorable yogas—Ravi Yoga, Shiva Yoga, Siddha Yoga, and the added sanctity of a Thursday—which together amplify the spiritual benefits of observances performed on this day. Engaging in prayer, fasting, and helping those in need is believed to yield multiplied virtuous results, ensuring the continued grace of the Preserver of the Universe.
A particularly cherished belief associated with this Ekadashi is the worship of the banana tree. Performing this ritual is thought to remove obstacles in marriage and create favorable conditions for those seeking a life partner. To fully please Lord Vishnu, it is recommended to chant his aarti, chalisa, and powerful mantras during the day’s ceremonies.
Sacred Chants and Hymns for Lord Vishnu
The Aarti of Lord Vishnu
Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Swami! Jai Jagdish Hare.
Bhaktajanon Ke Sankat, Kshan Mein Door Kare.
Jo Dhyavein Phal Pavain, Dukh Binase Man Ka.
Sukh-Sampatti Ghar Aavain, Kasht Mite Tan Ka. || Om Jai…||
Maata-Pita Tum Mere, Sharan Gahoon Kiski.
Tum Binu Aur Na Dooja, Aas Karoon Jiski. || Om Jai…||
Tum Pooran Paramatma, Tum Antaryami.
Paarbrahma Pareshwar, Tum Sabke Swami. || Om Jai…||
Tum Karuna Ke Sagar, Tum Palankarta.
Main Moorakh Khal Kami, Karuna Karo Bharta. || Om Jai…||
Tum Ho Ek Agochar, Sabke Pranpati.
Kis Vidhi Miloon Dayamaya! Tumko Main Kumati. || Om Jai…||
Deenabandhu Dukhaharta, Tum Thakur Mere.
Apne Haath Uthao, Dwar Pada Tere. || Om Jai…||
Vishay Vikaar Mitao, Paap Haro Deva.
Shraddha-Bhakti Badhao, Santan Ki Seva. || Om Jai…||
Tan-Man-Dhan Aur Sampatti, Sab Kuch Hai Tera.
Tera Tujhko Arpan, Kya Laage Mera. || Om Jai…||
Jagdishwarji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gaave.
Kahat Shivanand Swami, Manvaanchhit Phal Paave. || Om Jai…||
Most Powerful Mantras of Lord Vishnu
- “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
- “Om Namo Narayanaya”
The Vishnu Gayatri Mantra
Om Narayanaya Vidmahe Vasudevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Vishnuh Prachodayat.
The Vishnu Chalisa
Doha
Vishnu Suniye Vinay Sevak Ki Chittalaya,
Keerat Kuchh Varnan Karoon Dijai Gyan Batay.
Namo Vishnu Bhagavan Kharari, Kasht Nashavan Akhil Bihari.
Prabal Jagat Mein Shakti Tumhari, Tribhuvan Phail Rahi Ujiyari.
Sundar Roop Manohar Surat, Saral Swabhav Mohani Murat.
Tan Par Peetambar Ati Sohat, Baijanti Mala Man Mohat.
Shankh Chakra Kar Gada Viraje, Dekhat Daitya Asur Dal Bhaje.
Satya Dharma Mad Lobh Na Gaje, Kaam Krodh Mad Lobh Na Chhaje.
Sant Bhakt Sajjan Man Ranjan, Danuj Asur Dushtan Dal Ganjhan.
Sukh Upajay Kasht Sab Bhanjan, Dosh Mitay Karat Jan Sajjan.
Paap Kaat Bhav Sindhu Utaran, Kasht Nashakar Bhakt Ubaran.
Karat Anek Roop Prabhu Dharan, Keval Aap Bhakti Ke Karan.
Dharni Dhenu Ban Tumhin Pukara, Tab Tum Roop Ram Ka Dhara.
Bhaar Utaar Asur Dal Mara, Ravan Aadik Ko Sanhara.
Aap Varah Roop Banaya, Hiranyaksha Ko Maar Giraya.
Dhar Matsya Tan Sindhu Banaya, Chaudah Ratnan Ko Nikalaya.
Amilakh Asuran Dwandh Machaya, Roop Mohini Aap Dikhaya.
Devan Ko Amrit Paan Karaya, Asuran Ko Chhavi Se Bahalaya.
Kurma Roop Dhar Sindhu Majhaya, Mandrachal Giri Turat Uthaya.
Shankar Ka Tum Phand Chhudaya, Bhasmasur Ko Roop Dikhaya.
Vedan Ko Jab Asur Dubaya, Kar Prabandh Unhen Dhudhvaya.
Mohit Bankar Khalhi Nachaya, Usahi Kar Se Bhasm Karaya.
Asur Jalandhar Ati Baldai, Shankar Se Un Kin Ladaai.
Haar Paar Shiv Sakal Banai, Kin Sati Se Chhal Khal Jaai.
Sumiran Kin Tumhen Shivrani, Batalai Sab Vipat Kahani.
Tab Tum Bane Munishwar Gyaani, Vrinda Ki Sab Surati Bhulani.
Dekhat Teen Danuj Shaitani, Vrinda Aay Tumhen Lapataani.
Ho Sparsh Dharma Kshiti Maani, Hana Asur Ur Shiv Shaitani.
Tumne Dhruv Prahlad Ubare, Hiranakush Aadik Khal Maare.
Ganika Aur Ajamil Taare, Bahut Bhakt Bhav Sindhu Utaare.
Harahu Sakal Santap Hamare, Kripa Karahu Hari Srijan Haare.
Dekhahun Main Nij Darsh Tumhare, Deen Bandhu Bhaktan Hitkaare.
Chaahata Aapka Sevak Darshan, Karahu Daya Apni Madhusudan.
Jaanun Nahin Yogy Jab Poojan, Hoy Yagya Stuti Anumodan.
Sheel Daya Santosha Sullakshan, Vidit Nahin Vratbodh Vilakshan.
Karahun Aapka Kis Vidhi Poojan, Kumati Vilok Hot Dukh Bheeshan.
Karahun Pranam Kaun Vidhi Sumiran, Kaun Bhaanti Main Karahu Samarpana.
Sur Muni Karat Sada Sevakai, Harshit Rahat Param Gat Pai.
Deen Dukhin Par Sada Sahai, Nij Jan Jaan Lev Apanai.
Paap Dosh Santap Nashao, Bhav Bandhan Se Mukt Karao.
Sut Sampatti De Sukh Upjao, Nij Charanon Ka Daas Banao.
Nigam Sada Ye Vinay Sunave, Padhe Sunai So Jan Sukh Paave.
Disclaimer
The information provided here is based on general beliefs, astrological principles, traditional calendars, and religious scriptures. It is presented for informational purposes only.
