The second Ekadashi falling in the month of January is called Shattila Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is celebrated on the Ekadashi date of Krishna Paksha of Magh month. This year, Shattila Ekadashi will be celebrated on 25 January 2025. Lord Vishnu will be worshiped ritually on this day, and this day is considered especially important to seek his blessings on this occasion. It is believed that observing fast on Shattila Ekadashi increases happiness and prosperity.
Shattila Ekadashi date
- Ekadashi Tithi Start: 24 January 2025, 07:25 PM
- Ekadashi date ends: 25 January 2025, 08:31 PM
- Dwadashi ending time on Paran Tithi: 08:54 PM
method of worship
Follow the following methods to worship Lord Vishnu on this day:
- Bathing and Cleaning: Clean the temple after taking bath.
- Jalabhishek: Perform Jalabhishek of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu.
- Panchamrit Abhishek: Bathe the Lord with Panchamrit and Ganga water.
- Yellow Sandalwood and Flowers: Offer yellow sandalwood and yellow flowers to God.
- Lighting a lamp: Light a ghee lamp in the temple.
- Resolution of fasting: If possible, keep a fast and take a resolution.
- Fast Story: Recite the fast story of Shattila Ekadashi.
- Mantra chanting: Chant “Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay”.
- Hindu ritual of worship: Perform the aarti of Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi with devotion.
- Offer food: Offer food along with basil leaves to the Lord.
- Forgiveness prayer: Pray for forgiveness at the end.
Thus, the day of Shattila Ekadashi is a special occasion to worship Lord Vishnu. Worship done on this day increases happiness and prosperity in a person’s life.
