Shattila Ekadashi
MarathiAlso known as: Magha Krishna Ekadashi, Til Ekadashi
Shattila Ekadashi
About Shattila Ekadashi
Shattila Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of the dark fortnight in Magha (January-February). The name comes from using sesame seeds in six different ways.
Devotees observe fasting and perform pukas using sesame seeds in six ways.
In Maharashtra, temples hold special pukas and devotees gather for communal celebrations.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees fast and use sesame seeds in six different ways during worship.
Om Namo Narayanaya, I observe this Shattila Ekadashi vrat using the sacred sesame for purification.
- Wake up early and bathe with water mixed with sesame seeds.
- Observe fasting throughout the day.
- Offer sesame seeds in the puja and donate them.
- Break the fast the next day after morning prayers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Using sesame seeds in six different ways purifies the body, mind, and soul. Each method represents a different form of spiritual cleansing.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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Telugu calendar and festive Panchangam details.
Tamil solar calendar dates and monthly Panchangam.