Shattila Ekadashi
14 Jan, 2026
Wednesday
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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.
