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According to the Hindu calendar, there are 24 Ekadashis in a year and all have special religious significance. Lord Vishnu is worshiped mainly on Ekadashi Tithi. Some of these Ekadashi have very special significance and one of them is Nirjala Ekadashi. It is believed that a fasting person on Nirjala Ekadashi gets the same amount of virtue as fasting for the remaining 23 Ekadashis of the year. Donating on Nirjala that occurs in summer is of utmost importance. This year Nirjala Ekadashi is on 21st June. Let us tell you which items should be donated on this day.
Relationship with Pandavas.
It is told in the scriptures that Nirjala Ekadashi is also known as Pandava Ekadashi and Bhimsen Ekadashi. And the one who observes fast on this day attains salvation along with longevity. There is such a story about this Ekadashi that among the Pandavas, Bhimsen, who could not live without food due to a fire called Vrika in his stomach,
When he also came to know the importance of Ekadashi, he fasted on this Ekadashi, hence this Ekadashi is also called Bhima Ekadashi. It has been told in Padma Purana that Maharishi Vedavyasji tells the Pandavas about this Ekadashi. Whatever charity, religion, havan and worship is done on the day of Ekadashi. Its benefit is inexhaustible. The fruits of virtues performed on this day are beneficial to a person in many births.
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Donation of items that relieve the heat.
The fast of Nirjala Ekadashi is said to show the importance of water. Due to this fast in the month of Jyeshtha, donating things that provide coolness is considered most auspicious. It is believed that in this month it is hot and the sun is at its full heat. Therefore, on Nirjala Ekadashi, one who gives relief from heat. Donating things is considered most auspicious.
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Donate these items.
It is said in the scriptures that donating shoes to a suitable Brahmin on this day is considered very auspicious. On this day the person donating shoes goes to heaven by sitting in a golden plane. The importance of donating food, donating umbrella, donating bedding and donating clothes has been said in this fast. It is believed that by observing the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi, a person attains supreme virtue. Donating gram and jaggery on this day is considered very auspicious. Wearing shoes, umbrella and fan is considered auspicious on this day. Donating mangoes and melons is extremely charitable.
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Benefits of Tulsi Puja.
Ekadashi Tithi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and worshiping Tulsi on this day makes Sri Hari very happy. In the evening, light a lamp of ghee under the Tulsi tree and recite Vishnu Sahasranamam. By doing this, there is never a shortage of money in your house and you get rid of debt. Increase in business and you will get promotion in job.
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