Every year the fast of Shattila Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. On this day, devotees observe a fast and worship the Lord. But, one should avoid doing certain tasks on this day, because according to religious belief, doing so may anger Lord Vishnu. Let us know what should be done and what should not be done on the day of Shattila Ekadashi.
What to do on the day of Shattila Ekadashi:
- Worship Lord Vishnu in auspicious time.
- If you are not fasting, then try to eat satvik food.
- Before keeping the fast, make sure to resolve it.
- Follow all the rules of the fast and it would be best to do Parana after sunrise.
- Also do bhajan-kirtan on this day.
What not to do on the day of Shattila Ekadashi:
- Meat and liquor: Meat and liquor should not be consumed on this day. Tamasic food can anger Lord Vishnu.
- Rice: Avoid consuming rice. Eating rice on this day is considered inauspicious.
- Basil: Do not touch or pluck basil leaves. It is believed that Tulsi ji observes a fast on this day, hence it is not appropriate to touch her.
- Black clothes: Avoid wearing black colored clothes on this day. To maintain the blessings of Lord Vishnu, it is auspicious to wear yellow colored clothes.
Thus, by paying some special attention on Shattila Ekadashi, devotees can attain the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
