Shattila Ekadashi
14 Jan, 2026
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Date: 15th, January, 2026, Parana Time - 06:25 to 08:37 AM
Introduction to Shattila Ekadashi
Shattila Ekadashi is an Ekadashi observed in Hinduism on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Magha month. On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshipped, and sesame seeds are donated. This fast is also known as Papa Nashini Vrat (the destroyer of sins). It is believed that observing this fast frees a person from sins and leads to salvation.
Benefits & Significance of Shattila Ekadashi
What is the significance of Shattila Ekadashi? Generally, rice is not used or consumed on Ekadashi. White sesame seeds are used on Ekadashi. Sesame seeds hold special significance on Shattila Ekadashi, when Lord Vishnu is worshipped.
According to the scriptures, observing this fast destroys all sins and grants salvation after death. Shattila Ekadashi fast pleases Lord Vishnu and all the deities, bringing happiness to all. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayana on Ekadashi bestows the blessings of both, and the devotee reaches the highest level, which is not easily attained by everyone.
Why it is Called Shattila Ekadashi?
The name "Shattila" comes from the fact that sesame seeds are used in six different ways on this day:
- Bathing with water mixed with sesame seeds,
- Applying a paste of sesame seeds,
- Applying a tilak (mark) made of sesame seeds,
- Offering arghya (water offering) mixed with sesame seeds,
- Consuming food containing sesame seeds, and
- Using sesame seeds in the home.
- Donating sesame seeds on this Ekadashi can mitigate the negative effects of planets like Saturn and Rahu.
Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)
According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi occurs twice every month, marking the 11th lunar day of both the “Shukla Paksha” (waxing phase) and the “Krishna Paksha” (waning phase) as per Moon’s transition. It is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On thi
Observing the Ekadashi fast leads to mental purification, the eradication of sins both known and unknown and, ultimately, the attainment of salvation.
One should wake up early in the morning, perform one's cleansings, and wear clean clothes. Thereafter, one should worship Lord Lakshmi Narayan using incense, lamps, flowers, food offerings (Naivedya), and other ritual items. There are three prescribed
One should wake up early in the morning, perform one's cleansings, and wear clean clothes. Thereafter, one should worship Lord Lakshmi Narayan using incense, lamps, flowers, food offerings (Naivedya), and other ritual items. There are three prescribed methods for observing the Ekadashi fast:
1) Sajala: This entails observing a fast throughout the entire day by consuming only water, and breaking the fast by performing Parana on the following day after sunrise.
2) Safala: This involves a fruit-based diet; one may consume a meal consisting of fruits called Phalahar once, after sunset. The fast is then broken on the following day after sunrise during the Parana period.
3)Nirjala: This involves observing a fast without consuming either water or food; this is considered a very rigorous form of fasting. The fast is subsequently broken on the following day after sunrise during the Parana period.
According to the Hindu calendar, Ekadashi occurs twice every month, marking the 11th lunar day of both the “Shukla Paksha” (waxing phase) and the “Krishna Paksha” (waning phase) as per Moon’s transition. It is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this day, devotees worship Lord Vishnu by observing a fast, either by abstaining completely from food or by surviving solely on a fruit-based diet. It is believed that observing the Ekadashi fast invokes the divine grace of Lord Vishnu.
Nirjala Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi of the “Shukla Paksha” (waxing phase of the moon) during the month of “Jyeshtha Month” to seek the grace of Lord Vishnu and to attain the spiritual merits of all the Ekadashi observed throughout the year. It is considered the most rigorous of fasts, requiring one to abstain completely from both food and water. Subsequently, the fast must be broken the following day during the designated “Parana” period. According to mythological legends, Bhimasena observed this fast; hence, it is also known as 'Bhimseni Ekadashi'.
There is two Ekadashi occur in a month. Thus, the total of 24 Ekadashi come across in 12 months.
Nirjala Ekadashi is the most difficult one. This is because, during all other Ekadashi, you can observe the fast by consuming fruits or drinking water; however, on Nirjala Ekadashi, the fast is observed without consuming any food or water.
There is four most like Ekadashi Nirjala Ekadashi, Amalaki Ekadashi, Devshayani Ekadashi, and Dev Uthani Ekadashi.
Saphala Ekadashi is observed for the sake of success.
If you fall asleep during the day while observing a fast, your fast is considered broken. Whether it is an Ekadashi fast or a Navratri fast.
You may observe it for as many years as you wish. However, according to the “Vishnu Purana”, observing the Ekadashi Fast for at least 11 years is considered meritorious.