Nirjala Ekadasi is one of the most popular and toughest Ekadashi Fasting days. In 2012, the date of Nirjala Ekadashi is Thursday, 31st of May. Ekadasi fasting is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed on the 11th day of a fortnight in a traditional Hindu calendar. Nirjala Ekadashi is also known as Pandav Bhim Ekadasi fast. The difference from other Ekadasis and Nirjala is that devotees do not drink water on the day.
Legend has it that Bhima,...