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IN PHOTOS: Devotees across India observe Nirjala Ekadashi with fasting and prayers

Updated On: 25 June, 2026 10:47 PM IST | Divya Nair

Devotees across India observed Nirjala Ekadashi on Thursday with strict fasting and immense devotion. Also known as the most austere Ekadashi, Nirjala Ekadashi saw a large number of devotees thronging temples, offering prayers, and performing special rituals without consuming even a drop of water. PIC/PTI

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Priests perform Ganga Aarti on the occasion of 'Nirjala Ekadashi' at Shatrughana Temple Ghat, in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, on Thursday. PIC/PTI
Priests perform Ganga Aarti on the occasion of 'Nirjala Ekadashi' at Shatrughana Temple Ghat, in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, on Thursday. PIC/PTI
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A large number of devotees offered prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple, in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh on this occasion

A large number of devotees offered prayers at Dwarkadhish Temple, in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh on this occasion

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In Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, priests sprinkle holy water on devotees during a worship ceremony of Lord Raghunath 

In Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district, priests sprinkle holy water on devotees during a worship ceremony of Lord Raghunath 

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Devotees gather for the aarti at a temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan

Devotees gather for the aarti at a temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan

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Ahmedabad's famous Jagannath Temple also witnessed a massive footfall of devotees for the ‘Nirjala Ekadashi’ festival. Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra were offered special 'bhog' on the occasion 

Ahmedabad's famous Jagannath Temple also witnessed a massive footfall of devotees for the ‘Nirjala Ekadashi’ festival. Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra were offered special 'bhog' on the occasion 

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Many devotees spent the day in meditation, recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama, and spiritual discourses.

Many devotees spent the day in meditation, recitation of Vishnu Sahasranama, and spiritual discourses.

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