June 6th, 2025, holds significant religious and spiritual importance as it marks the observance of Nirjala Ekadashi, a sacred fast. Ekadashi, the eleventh lunar day, is highly revered in Hinduism, with Nirjala Ekadashi considered the most significant of all. This year, the fast falls on a Friday, a day inherently auspicious in itself. Let's explore the panchang (Hindu calendar) details for June 6th, 2025, including auspicious timings, Rahukal (inauspicious time), planetary positions, and the significance of Nirjala Ekadashi.
June 6th, 2025 Panchang and Day
- Tithi (Lunar Day): Ekadashi (commencing at 2:15 AM and ending at 4:47 AM on June 7th, 2025)
- Day: Friday
- Nakshatra (Lunar Mansion): Hasta
- Yoga (Auspicious Combination): Vyatipat, Ravi Yoga
- Sunrise: 5:24 AM
- Sunset: 7:14 PM
- Moonrise: 3:01 PM
- Moonset: 2:27 AM
- Moon Sign: Virgo
Rahukal, Yamagand Kal and Other Inauspicious Times
- Rahukal: 10:36 AM to 12:20 PM – Avoid commencing auspicious activities during this period.
- Yamagand Kal: 3:48 PM to 5:33 PM.
- Gulik Kal: 7:07 AM to 8:51 AM.
- Vidhal Yoga: 5:23 AM to 6:34 AM.
- Rahukal, Yamagand Kal, and Gulik Kal are considered inauspicious periods of the day when starting auspicious endeavors should be avoided.
Planetary Positions
The planetary positions on June 6th are unique and influence the day's auspicious and inauspicious effects:
- Sun: Taurus
- Moon: Virgo
- Mars: Cancer
- Mercury: Taurus
- Jupiter: Gemini
- Venus: Pisces
- Saturn: Pisces
- Rahu: Aquarius
- Ketu: Leo
Religious Significance of Nirjala Ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi is considered the most superior of the twenty-four Ekadashis. Observing this fast involves abstaining from water for the entire day, hence the name Nirjala (waterless). It is believed to yield the same benefits as observing all twenty-four Ekadashis. The fast, along with meditation and worship on this day, is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and purity to life.
What to Do? (Best Practices)
- Offering water to Peepal and Amla trees on Nirjala Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious.
- Donate to the poor and needy. Donating water-filled pots and mangoes, in particular, is considered virtuous.
- Married women should circumambulate the Peepal tree seven times and tie raw cotton thread around it for marital harmony and peace.
- Observing the fast, along with meditation, prayer, and recitation of the Ekadashi Katha (story), is also beneficial.
What Not to Do? (Things to Avoid)
- Feeding stale food to cows or other animals on Nirjala Ekadashi is considered inauspicious.
- Avoid offering water to a Tulsi plant, as it might lead to negative consequences.
- Refrain from impatience, anger, lying, and unethical actions on this day.
Auspicious Timings
June 6th offers auspicious timings for marriages, business ventures, vehicle purchases, and commencing new projects. For significant undertakings, one should choose auspicious timings, avoiding Rahukal and Yamagand Kal. The times dedicated to bathing and charity are also considered particularly fruitful. On June 6th, the Sun will be in Taurus and the Moon in Virgo. This positioning indicates stability, prosperity, and wisdom.
The Sun's presence in Taurus is considered favorable for professional success and health, while the Moon in Virgo promotes mental peace and intellectual development.
June 6th, 2025, is highly significant for Hindus. Observing the sacred Nirjala Ekadashi fast not only paves the way for spiritual progress but also contributes to positive life changes and protection from negative planetary influences. Charity, worship, and strict adherence to the rules of the fast will yield highly auspicious results.
