- By Kashish Rai
- Sat, 25 Jan 2025 10:31 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Shat Tila Ekadashi is a significant Hindu festival celebrated on the 11th day of the waning moon phase in January. In northern India, devotees observe this festival in the Hindu month of Magh, while others celebrate it in Paush. This festival honours Lord Vishnu and is marked by fasting, which is believed to bring an end to miseries and misfortunes. On this day, devotees incorporate sesame seeds into their worship in six different ways, highlighting the importance of this sacred ingredient in Hindu tradition. By doing so, they demonstrate their devotion to Lord Vishnu and seek his blessings. This year, Shattila Ekadashi is being observed on 25th January 2025.
Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Date And Time
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 07:25 PM, 24th January 2025
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 08:31 PM, 25th January 2025
Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Parana Timings
The parana time for Shattila Ekadashi is from 06:46 AM to 10:37 AM on 26th January 2025.
Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Significance
The Bhavishyottara Purana highlights the greatness of Shattila Ekadashi through a conversation between Pulastya Muni and Sage Dalbhya. Observing this vrat is believed to bestow infinite wealth, good health, and ultimately, salvation. Devotees who fast on Shattila Ekadashi are freed from the cycle of rebirth, achieving spiritual liberation.
Donating sesame seeds on Shattila Ekadashi is also considered highly auspicious. This act is believed to liberate devotees from past and present sins, committed knowingly or unknowingly. Additionally, offering sesame seeds mixed with water provides solace to deceased ancestors, helping them attain peace. By observing Shattila Ekadashi Vrat, devotees can reap these spiritual benefits and seek a deeper connection with the divine.
Shattila Vrat is observed on the 11th day of the Krishna Paksha during Magh month. (Image Source: Freepik)
Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Rituals
On Shat Tila Ekadashi, devotees begin the day by bathing in water mixed with sesame seeds, believed to purify the body and soul. They also consume sesame seeds, known as 'til', as an act of devotion. Throughout the day, devotees focus on spiritual thoughts, refraining from negative emotions like greed, lust and anger.
Devotees observe a strict fast on Shat Tila Ekadashi, abstaining from food and drink. However, partial fasting is also permitted for those unable to fast completely. The emphasis is on devotion to Lord Vishnu, rather than strict adherence to fasting rules. Certain foods like grains, rice, and pulses are avoided on this day. The statue of Lord Vishnu is bathed in Panchamrit, a mixture that includes sesame seeds, and various offerings are made to please the Lord.
The night of Shat Tila Ekadashi is spent in devotion, with devotees staying awake and chanting Lord Vishnu's name with perseverance. In some places, yagnas (fire rituals) are organised, featuring sesame seed preparations as a key ingredient. These rituals and practices are believed to bring devotees closer to Lord Vishnu and grant them spiritual enlightenment.
Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Vrat Katha
A wealthy lady, renowned for her charitable donations, overlooked the importance of giving food to the poor. Lord Krishna, disguised as a beggar, approached her, seeking food. However, she refused and insulted him, placing a clay ball in his bowl instead.
As a consequence, all the food in her home transformed into clay, and her health began to deteriorate. Lord Krishna appeared in her dreams, reminding her of her mistake and advising her to donate food to the needy on Shattila Ekadashi. He also guided her to observe a strict fast on this day with devotion.
Following Lord Krishna's counsel, the lady donated generously and fasted on Shattila Ekadashi. As a result, she regained her wealth, health, and happiness. This legend highlights the significance of donating food to those in need and the importance of observing Shattila Ekadashi with devotion.
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