Nirjala Ekadashi 2024 Do's and Don'ts to follow while fasting

As we all know the one of the most powerful and sacred Ekadashi, which is popularly known as Nirjala Ekadashi is being observed today, on Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Jyeshtha Month i.e., June 18, 2024. This Ekadashi holds an immense religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. People worship Lord Shri Hari to seek his blessings on this particular Ekadashi.
Here we are going to mentioned few do's and don'ts which you need to follow on this auspicious day of Nirjala Ekadashi to get the maximum benefit:
Do's and Don'ts to follow on Nirjala Ekadashi
1. On this auspicious day of Nirjala Ekadashi, one should not pluck Tulsi leaves as it is prohibited to pluck basil leaves on this day. Devotees can pluck tulsi leaves a day before, keep it in the water nd use it.
2. Those who are observing Nirjala Ekadashi fast should avoid eating tamasik food a day before observing the fast.
3. On the day of Nirjala Ekadashi, one should not take bath from body wash or body soap. They are advised to use plain water for cleansing.
4. No matter you are fasting or not but on the day of Ekadashi, devotees should not eat any food item made up of rice.
5. It is considered meritorious to distribute food and clothes to the Brahmins.
6. One must organise food and water stalls to get the benefit of this fast.
6. Do not say ill about anyone and keep your mind calm and relax.
7. One must spend their day chanting Krishna Maha Mantra and Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaye.
8. Whether you are fasting or not but one must stay away from non vegetarian food, alcohol and gambling.
9. Maintain celibacy is one of the main part of this fast so people should keep this in mind.
10.Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama will be beneficial for all the devotees.
Mantra
1. Om Namo Bhagavte Vasudevaye..!!
2. Shri Krishna Govind Hare Murari, Hey Nath Narayan Vasudeva..!!
3. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare..!!
4. Achyutam Keshvam Krishna Damodaram, Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham..!!