Shattila Ekadashi

Telugu

Also known as: Magha Krishna Ekadashi, Til Ekadashi

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Shattila Ekadashi

About Shattila Ekadashi

Shattila Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day of the dark fortnight in Magha (January-February). The name comes from the tradition of using sesame seeds (til) in six different ways during worship.

Devotees observe fasting and perform pujas using sesame seeds — in the bath, offerings, food, donations, fire rituals, and prayers.

The vrat is believed to cleanse sins and grant spiritual merit. In Andhra Pradesh, temples hold special pujas and devotees gather for communal celebrations.

Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules

Devotees fast and use sesame seeds in six different ways during worship.

Sankalpa Mantra

Om Namo Narayanaya, I observe this Shattila Ekadashi vrat using the sacred sesame for purification and spiritual merit.

Step-by-Step Fasting Procedures:

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 to the needy.
Break the fast the next day after morning prayers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why are sesame seeds used in six ways?

Using sesame seeds in six different ways during the vrat is believed to purify the body, mind, and soul. Each method represents a different form of spiritual cleansing.

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