In Hindu religion, Nirjala Ekadashi is considered a very virtuous and difficult fast. It is believed that donations made on this day give manifold results and special blessings of Lord Vishnu are received.
🌿 Is donating considered auspicious?
Donating these things on Nirjala Ekadashi is considered very auspicious –
💧 Water and juice
Donating water, sherbet and buttermilk during the summer season is considered most virtuous.
🌾 Grain and food
It is auspicious to donate rice, wheat, pulses and fruits to the poor and needy.
👕 Clothing Donation
Donating clean and useful clothes is considered to increase virtue.
☂️ Umbrella and shoes
Donating items that provide relief from sun and heat like umbrellas and slippers is also considered auspicious.
🪔Pooja material
Donation of lamp, ghee and religious material also gives auspicious results.
⚠️ What should not be donated?
According to religious beliefs, some things should not be donated on this day –
Damaged or broken items, impure or unusable items, donations given with negative intent, donations made only for show.
🌟 Importance of donation
It is believed that donation made on this day brings happiness, peace and prosperity in a person’s life. It is also considered to reduce the effects of past sins.