A quick guide to help you honor Nirjala Ekadashi the right way
 

Observed with complete fasting—no food or even water is consumed.
 

Prepare and offer pure sattvic food to Lord Krishna with devotion.
 

Chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra throughout the day.
 

Read scriptures like Bhagavad Gita or Srimad Bhagavatam for spiritual upliftment.
 

Give charity to brahmins, devotees, or for cow and temple service.
 

Avoid tamasic food like onion, garlic, and meat a day before fasting.

Minimize sleep and spend more time in prayer and devotion.