नवीनतम
1st Ekadashi of the year 'Shattila Ekadashi' on 14 Jan
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: In the Hindu calendar, the Ekadashi tithi that falls in both the Shukla and Krishna Paksha every month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Worshipping Lord Vishnu on these days is believed to bring great spiritual merit. Shattila Ekadashi is observed during the Krishna Paksha in the month of Magh. One of the most important aspects of this Ekadashi is the use of sesame seeds or til. It's believed that an offering of food made from sesame seeds to Lord Vishnu, helps in spiritual merit. It is also recommended to donate sesame seeds on this day. This fast is believed to invoke the blessings of Lakshmi Narayan and bring happiness and prosperity into one’s life.
"The name itself reveals its special importance: 'Shat' means six, and 'Tila' means sesame seeds (til). On this day, there is a tradition of using sesame in six ways. Scriptures state that sesame is extremely dear to Lord Vishnu, and its use destroys poverty, eradicates sins, and brings happiness and prosperity," states the website of Narayan Seva Sansthan.
Shattila Ekadashi is a festival of purification on the levels of mind, speech, and actions.
Shattila Ekadashi 2026 Auspicious Timings
According to Drik Panchang, the Shattila Ekadashi fast will be observed on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The Ekadashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Magh will begin on 13 January 2026 at 3:17 pm and will end on 14 January 2026 at 5:52 pm. Therefore, the Shattila Ekadashi fast will be observed on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. The fast should be broken on 15 January 2026 between 7:15 am and 9:21 am.
Religious Significance of Shattila Ekadashi
It is believed that observing the Shattila Ekadashi fast with proper rituals brings special blessings from Lord Vishnu. The effect of this fast helps remove sorrow, poverty and negativity from a person's life. It destroys sins and bestows happiness and prosperity. According to religious scriptures, the spiritual merit gained from this fast ultimately leads the devotee to Vishnu Lok.
