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Krishna Paksha Ekadashi date of Magh month is called Shattila Ekadashi and it is the first Ekadashi of January month. Its special virtue has been described in the scriptures. According to Padmapuran and Vishnudharmottara Puran, fasting on Ekadashi is considered to destroy sins and remove poverty. In this Ekadashi fast, donation of sesame seeds, Prasad of sesame seeds and consumption of sesame seeds are done. But this time there is confusion everywhere regarding Ekadashi date, at some places it is being said that Ekadashi date is on 13th January while some are saying on 14th January. Let us know through the Panchang when this time the fast of Shattila Ekadashi will be observed…
When is Shattila Ekadashi fast?
Start of Ekadashi Tithi – January 13, from 3:18 pm
End of Ekadashi Tithi – 14th January, 5:52 pm
In such a situation, the fast of Shattila Ekadashi is considered as Odia Tithi and will be observed on Wednesday, 14th January. This time the Sun is entering Capricorn on the day of Shattila Ekadashi. Also, this time on Shattila Ekadashi, Mahayoga like Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga and Amrit Siddhi Yoga are being formed.
Time of Paran: January 15, from 7 am to 9.30 am.
Importance of Shattila Ekadashi
Fasting on Ekadashi Tithi is considered very dear to Lord Vishnu and observing this fast will provide relief from the problems going on in personal and professional life. According to the scriptures, this fast destroys the sins, debts and poverty of previous births. Also, the person who observes the fast of Shattila Ekadashi with devotion, paves the way to attain heaven and ultimately salvation. It is believed that on the day of Shattila Ekadashi, bathing in holy rivers and offering tarpan and donating sesame seeds is given special significance.
Method of using sesame seeds in 6 ways
Like in the name of this Ekadashi, Shat means six and Tila means sesame. In this Ekadashi, there is a rule to use sesame (oilseed) in six ways, hence it is called Shattila. On the day of this fast, bathing with sesame seeds, boiling of sesame seeds, havan of sesame seeds, donation of sesame seeds, eating of sesame seeds and using sesame seeds mixed in water as offering to ancestors are done.
Shattila Ekadashi puja method
On the day of Shattila Ekadashi, wake up in Brahma Muhurta, take bath and meditate and resolve to fast with Akshat in your hand. Worship Lord Vishnu by wearing yellow clothes on this day. After this, spread a stool and spread a yellow cloth on it also. After this install the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. Then offer things related to puja like Tulsi Dal, sandalwood, Akshat, fruits, sesame seeds, flowers, clothes, food made from sesame seeds etc. After this, recite Vishnu Sahastranam and Ekadashi fast story. After this, perform Aarti of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi with ghee lamp. Then eat fruits throughout the day and also donate. Do Aarti of God in the evening also and do night vigil. After this, break the fast the next day at an auspicious time.
