Shattila Ekadashi 2025: The 24 Ekadashis of Sanatan Dharma are considered very special and all the Ekadashis are dedicated to Shri Hari. Shattila Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month is also very special. If a person worships Lakshmipati Lord Vishnu and observes a fast on the day of Shattila Ekadashi and donates according to his capacity, then he gets the special blessings of Lord Vishnu. This time the fast of Shattila Ekadashi will be observed on 25th January i.e. tomorrow.
Sesame seeds have special significance on Shattila Ekadashi. On this day, using sesame seeds in six ways is said to be especially fruitful in which bathing, tarpan, tarpan, donation and food are considered auspicious. According to astrologers, doing some special measures on the day of Shattila Ekadashi is considered very auspicious.
What measures to take on Shattila Ekadashi
1. For progress in life, take bath on this day by mixing a little Ganga water and some sesame seeds in the bathing water. After this, wear clean clothes and worship Lord Vishnu. With this, his blessings will always remain with you.
2. If you want to strengthen your financial condition, then offer milk to the Tulsi plant. This will bring blessings of Tulsi Mata.
3. On the day of Shattila Ekadashi, offer butter and sugar candy to Shri Hari Vishnuji and chant the mantra ‘ૐ Namo Bhagwate Narayana’ 108 times in front of him in the temple. This will get rid of all the problems coming in career.
4. Offering food to Brahmins on this day is considered very fruitful. This increases your business. After the meal, Dakshina should be given to the Brahmins.
Shattila Ekadashi worship ritual
On the day of Shattila Ekadashi, take bath in the morning and worship Lord Vishnu and offer him flowers, incense etc. At the time of fast and worship, offer Prasad made of sesame seeds to Lord Vishnu. By doing this one gets special blessings of Lord Vishnu. While performing Havan, mix desi ghee in sesame seeds. After fasting, worship Lord Vishnu and do night vigil.
During the puja on the day of Ekadashi fast, listen or read the fast story of Shattila Ekadashi. After this, on the twelfth day, wake up in the morning, take bath and offer tarpan to Lord Vishnu and after feeding the Brahmins, eat the food yourself. The fast of Shattila Ekadashi should not include non-vegetarian and tamasic food a day before. Apart from this, brinjal and rice should also not be eaten on the day of Ekadashi fast.
