Exact Date and Time Example
New Delhi, India
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: For New Delhi, Nirjala Ekadashi is listed on May 26, 2026 because Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi is active around the relevant sunrise.
| Ekadashi tithi begins | May 26, 2026 at 5:11 AM IST |
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| Ekadashi tithi ends | May 27, 2026 at 6:22 AM IST |
| Observed fast date | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in New Delhi |
| Why headlines differ | Some publishers quote another city, another tradition, or the tithi span instead of the observance date. |
Important: Nirjala is especially visible in search because it is a major Ekadashi, so small date-rule differences are amplified by news and calendar snippets.
The date is local, not fixed
Nirjala Ekadashi is Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi. The lunar identity is fixed, but the civil date depends on where sunrise falls relative to the tithi.
If Ekadashi runs across sunrise in one city but not another, both dates can be correct for their own location.
Some Vaishnava calendars also apply stricter purity rules, so they may publish a date that differs from a general Hindu calendar.
Caveats That Change the Answer
City Caveat
Use the city where the fast is observed, not the city where the article was written. A national media article often defaults to India even when the reader is elsewhere.
Tradition Caveat
For temple observance, follow the temple or sampradaya calendar. Nirjala is important enough that many communities publish their own Parana guidance.
FAQ
Is one Nirjala Ekadashi date wrong?
Not necessarily. A date can be right for one city or tradition and wrong for another. The deciding question is which location and rule set the calendar used.
Why does the tithi span two dates?
A tithi is based on the Moon-Sun angle and is not locked to midnight. It often begins on one civil date and ends on the next.