Ekadashi January 2025: The sacred vrat of Shattila Ekadashi holds great significance in Hinduism, offering a unique opportunity for spiritual growth and self-reflection. Observed on the 11th day of the Krishna Paksha in the Magha month, this vrat is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The ritual involves fasting, meditation and charity, allowing devotees to cultivate self-discipline, detachment and compassion. The vrat's name, Shattila or Shat-Tila refers to the tradition of offering six types of sesame seeds during worship. By observing this vrat, devotees seek forgiveness for past mistakes and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Check out the correct date, parana time and significance of this revered Ekadashi Vrat below:
This year, Shattila Ekadashi Vrat will be observed on 25th January 2025, Saturday. The Ekadashi tithi begins at 07:25 PM on 24th January 2025 and ends at 08:31 PM on 25th January 2025.
The Parana Time for Shattila Ekadashi Vrat is from 06:46 AM to 10:37 AM on 26th January 2025.
Shattila Ekadashi honours Lord Vishnu, offering devotees spiritual growth and self-reflection through fasting, meditation and charity. (Image Source: Freepik)
Lord Vishnu holds the month of Magha in high esteem, making Shat Tila Ekadashi a profoundly significant day in the Hindu calendar. Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day with a pure heart and positive intentions will prompt him to grant all their wishes. Observing this fast is considered equivalent to performing virtuous deeds like "Kanyadan" (donating gold) and undertaking a thousand years of penance, ultimately bringing happiness and peace to one's family.
The sacred vrat of Shat Tila Ekadashi revolves around the sacred sesame seed, known as "Tila". In Hinduism, sesame seeds are frequently used in havans and poojas due to their revered status. To ensure a successful ritual, devotees can incorporate sesame seeds into their worship in six ways. This includes bathing in sesame water, applying a sesame seed paste, using sesame seeds in pooja, drinking sesame water, donating sesame seeds and preparing sesame-based sweets and dishes.
By actively incorporating these sesame-based rituals into their worship, devotees can deepen their connection with Lord Vishnu and reap the spiritual rewards of Shat Tila Ekadashi. This sacred day presents a unique opportunity for devotees to seek Lord Vishnu's blessings, foster spiritual growth and cultivate a sense of devotion and community.
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