Nirjala Ekadashi will be celebrated on Wednesday, 31 May. On this day married women keep Ekadashi fast by sacrificing water.

It is believed that fasting on Nirjala Ekadashi increases good fortune and married life is filled with happiness and prosperity, but some things should be taken special care of on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi.

It is believed that on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, one should avoid committing some mistakes during worship or fasting. In such a situation, let us know about this from astrologer expert Dr Radhakant Vats.

  • Do not make the mistake of drinking water on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi: If you have resolved to fast on Nirjala Ekadashi, then you should avoid drinking water on this day.
  • Do not make the mistake of eating rice on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi: It is forbidden to eat rice on Ekadashi fast. In such a situation, whether you have observed a fast or not, you should avoid eating rice.
  • Do not make the mistake of eating salt on Nirjala Ekadashi: According to the rules of Ekadashi fasting, salt should not be consumed on this day. If you are unwell, do not fast, but if you have kept and salt is necessary, then eat rock salt.
  • Don't make the mistake of eating oan on Nirjala Ekadashi: According to the Vishnu Purana, the tradition of offering paan to Lord Vishnu is followed on Nirjala Ekadashi. In such a situation, one should avoid eating betel leaves on this day. Even if you have not observed a fast, do not eat betel leaf.

  • Don't make the mistake of eating tamasic food on Nirjala Ekadashi: Tamasic food such as meat, alcohol, onion, and garlic should not be eaten on any Ekadashi including Nirjala Ekadashi and even on Dwadashi. Touching these are also considered taboo on this day.
  • Do not make the mistake of eating at other people's houses on the day of Nirjala Ekadashi: On Nirjala Ekadashi, you should not eat food at someone else's house. By doing this, the virtue is destroyed and the fruit of the fast is not achieved.
  • Rules for those who do not fast: If you are among those who do not fast on this day, then you should not eat rice, lentils, radish, brinjal and beans on Nirjala Ekadashi.

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