Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Date, Muhurta, and Fasting Procedure

Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Date, Muhurta, and Fasting Procedure

Shattila Ekadashi, which is observed in honor of Lord Vishnu, is an important Hindu event that focuses on the purification of oneself as well as one’s devotion. It also teaches the use of sesame seeds (til), which are to be used in six ways: bathing, giving alms, eating, havan, tarpana, and ubtan. In 2025, it will be on Saturday, the 25th of January. It is said that performing these Ekadashi rites along with the associated fasting and charity will make one forget one’s sins and also ensure good fortune, releasing one from the web of ignorance.

Date and Muhurta for Shattila Ekadashi 2025

  • Sunrise: January 25, 2025, 7:13 AM
  • Sunset: January 25, 2025, 6:05 PM
  • Ekadashi Tithi Begins: January 24, 2025, 7:25 PM
  • Ekadashi Tithi Ends: January 25, 2025, 8:32 PM
  • Dwadashi Ends: January 26, 2025, 8:55 PM
  • Hari Vasara Ends: January 26, 2025, 2:38 AM
  • Parana Time: January 26, 7:12 AM–January 26, 9:23 AM

 

It is important to carry out Parana within Dwadashi Tithi. Do not break your fast before the Dwadashi’s first quarter, which is referred to as Hari Vasara; rather, you ought to wait until it is over and then do Parana. Pratahkal, which is the early part of the day, is the ideal time to do the Parana.

Significance of Shattila Ekadashi

Shattila Ekadashi has great importance from the spiritual point of view. The word ‘Shattila’ comes from a combination of the constituents ‘Shat,’ which means six, and ‘Tila,’ which means sesame, revealing six different ways of using sesame seeds during this occasion:

  • Ubtan (Body Scrub): By applying a paste made of sesame seeds while taking a bath, one can purify their body.
  • Bathing: It is said that adding sesame seeds to bath water cleanses the sins of one’s body.
  • Havan: Offering sesame seeds in the sacred fire is said to please deities.
  • Tarpan: Using sesame seeds in the rituals for the ancestors makes sure of their peace.
  • Consumption: Snacking on ingredients prepared with sesame seeds purifies the soul.
  • Donation: Applying sesame seeds to charity brings good fortune and forgiveness for past sins.

 

Observing this Ekadashi with devotion bestows wealth, health, and happiness and liberates devotees from past sins.

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Fasting Procedure for Shattila Ekadashi

  • Sankalp (Pledge): As the sun set against the clear sky on January 24, 2025, it is expected that one undertakes a vow to fast with complete devotion. 
  • Fasting: All forms of grains, cereals, tubers (potato, sweet potato, etc.), and some vegetables are prohibited from consumption. Devotees may choose from the following fasting modalities: 
  • Jalahar: Drinking water only.
  • Ksheerbhoji: Drinking milk and/or any other dairy products only.
  • Phalahari: Consuming only fruits.
  • Naktabhoji: Having one one-time meal after sunset only, which is sans grains and cereals. 
  • Jagran (Night Vigil): Spend the night in prayers and singing Vishnu’s hymns.
  • Parana (End of the fast): On January 26, 2025, after sunrise and Hari Vasara time, the fast should be broken any time between 7:12 AM and 9:23 AM. Start with a light meal such as fruits or dairy before anything else.

Rituals Associated with Shattila Ekadashi

  • Purification: Commence the day with a ritualistic bath, which ideally should contain water mixed with the essence of sesame seeds, which symbolizes the absolution of iniquities.
  • Worship: Pray to Lord Vishnu with a prayer offering of flowers, incense sticks, and lamps. Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and other holy books.
  • Charity: Giving away sesame seeds, food, clothes, or money to those who are lacking embodies the notion of selflessness and love.
  • Culinary Preparations: Make and eat dishes that contain sesame seeds, like til laddus or tilkut, and serve them to your friends and family.

Benefits of Observing Shattila Ekadashi

Devotees who celebrate Shattila Ekadashi with deep respect shall receive the following solutions: 

  • Purification: Making amends for past sins and negative karma.
  • Riches: The blessing of being wealthy and having so much more to offer. 
  • Health: Improvement of their physical and mental health. 
  • Moksha: Receiving salvation and getting free from the cycle of being born and dying.

Conclusion

Shattila Ekadashi is a holy day where one can cleanse their body and mind, worship Lord Vishnu, and perform acts of charity. Fasting and performing relevant activities with intent leads to spiritual advancement and blessings from the divine.

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