Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Fasting: What to Eat and Avoid During This Powerful Vrat

    Published Jun 6, 2025 | 9:00 AM ⚊ Updated  Jun 6, 2025 | 9:00AM

Discover what to eat and what to strictly avoid on Nirjala Ekadashi 2025. This ultimate guide will help you observe the most powerful Ekadashi fast the right way—without breaking the spiritual energy!

Nirjala Ekadashi 2025 Fasting: What to Eat, What to Avoid During Ekadashi Vrat – Don’t Make These Mistakes!

Nirjala Ekadashi, falling on June 10, 2025, is not just any Ekadashi—it's the toughest and most rewarding one of all. Known as the “Waterless Ekadashi,” it demands extreme discipline but offers immense spiritual rewards. Want to unlock its full potential? You must know what to eat and what to strictly avoid!

What Makes Nirjala Ekadashi So Special?

Unlike other Ekadashi fasts where water is allowed, Nirjala Ekadashi is a total fast—no food, no water from sunrise to the next sunrise. It’s believed that observing just this one fast equals the spiritual benefit of observing all 24 Ekadashis in a year. Yep, it’s that powerful!

But remember: It’s not just about abstaining—it’s also about what not to mess up.

✅ What to Eat Before the Fast (Pre-Fast Diet Tips)

To make it through a full day without food or water, what you eat the day before is crucial.

• Eat light and sattvic: Think plain rice, moong dal, fruits, and boiled veggies.

• Avoid heavy, oily, or spicy foods: They’ll make you thirstier and bloated the next day.

• Hydrate like crazy: Drink coconut water, buttermilk, and plenty of plain water to prep your body for the waterless day ahead.

• No grains or beans: Even on the pre-fast day, skip these to stay in spiritual sync.

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❌ What to Avoid During the Fast

Here comes the big list of no-nos—these are absolutely off-limits if you want your vrat to count.

• No water: Yes, not even a drop. This is what makes it Nirjala (waterless).

• No grains or lentils: This includes rice, wheat, corn, oats, pulses, etc.

• No meat, eggs, onion, garlic: These tamasic foods are a spiritual no-go.

• No caffeine, alcohol, or processed foods: These disrupt your body’s natural energy.

• No fruits with high water content during fasting (if you're doing partial fasting): Like watermelon or cucumber—this defeats the purpose of “Nirjala.”

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 Pro Tips for a Spiritually Successful Ekadashi

• Stay indoors as much as possible to avoid dehydration.

• Meditate or chant Vishnu mantras like “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.”

• Break your fast properly the next day with tulsi water and light sattvic food.