Nirjala Ekadashi 2027 - Everything for the Vrat, Delivered Across the UAE
Nirjala Ekadashi falls on Monday 14 June 2027, with parana (breaking the fast) on the morning of Tuesday 15 June. It is the most revered of all 24 Ekadashis - observed without food or water - and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Tradition holds that keeping this one vrat carries the merit of all Ekadashis in the year.
This collection brings together everything you need to observe it at home in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ajman: the Satyanarayan kit and frame for Vishnu puja, Tulsi mala for japa, yellow aasan and chandan for the ritual, and the small samagri that complete it. Free delivery across the UAE on orders above AED 30.
What to keep ready for the vrat
A simple Nirjala Ekadashi setup centres on Lord Vishnu. Most homes use:
A Vishnu or Satyanarayan frame as the focus of the puja
A Tulsi mala for chanting "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" - Tulsi is dearest to Vishnu
A yellow aasan and yellow cloth - yellow is Vishnu's colour
Chandan kesar for tilak, kapoor and a diya for aarti
Panchratna, kamalgatta and supari for the sankalp and offering
Fruit, water and tulsi leaves to offer, and for parana the next morning
How devotees in the UAE observe Nirjala Ekadashi
Begin with a sankalp at sunrise on Monday 14 June. Through the day, devotees keep a waterless fast where health allows, chant Vishnu naam on the Tulsi mala, and read or listen to the Satyanarayan or Ekadashi katha. Offer water, fruit and Tulsi to Vishnu.
Parana is done after sunrise on Tuesday 15 June. UAE timings differ slightly from India, so follow your local Dubai sunrise for the exact parana window. Those who are unwell, elderly, pregnant, or on medication traditionally keep a partial fast with fruit and water instead of a full Nirjala vrat.
Nirjala Ekadashi - frequently asked questions
When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2027?
Nirjala Ekadashi 2027 falls on Monday 14 June 2027. Parana, or breaking the fast, is done on the morning of Tuesday 15 June after sunrise. Follow your local Dubai sunrise for the exact window.
What puja items are needed for Nirjala Ekadashi?
Common items are a Vishnu or Satyanarayan frame, a Tulsi mala for japa, a yellow aasan and cloth, chandan kesar for tilak, kapoor and a diya for aarti, and samagri such as panchratna, kamalgatta and supari for the offering.
Why is it called Nirjala Ekadashi?
Nirjala means without water, as the fast is traditionally kept without food or water. It is also called Bhimseni Ekadashi, after Bhima, who is said to have kept this one vrat in place of all the Ekadashis in the year.
Can I observe Nirjala Ekadashi if I cannot fast without water?
Yes. Those who are unwell, elderly, pregnant, or taking medication traditionally keep a partial fast with fruit and water rather than a full waterless vrat, while still doing the puja and japa.
Which mantra is chanted on Nirjala Ekadashi?
"Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" is the most common, chanted 108 times or more on a Tulsi mala, along with the Vishnu Sahasranama or the Ekadashi katha.
Do you deliver Ekadashi pooja items across the UAE?
Yes. We deliver to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and every other emirate, usually within 1-3 days. Delivery is free on orders above AED 30, and you can pay by card, Tabby or cash on delivery. If you need something sooner, message us on WhatsApp to ask about paid urgent same-day delivery.
