Shattila Ekadashi 2026: Date, Timings, Rituals & Spiritual Benefits

According to Hindu religious calendar, Shattila Ekadashi is believed to be one of the most sacred days. As we all know, Ekadashis are celebrated in honour of Bhagwan Vishnu. Thus, devotees engage in fasts and religious rites with absolute faith and sincerity. Ekadasi fasts are observed two times in a month. It happens during the Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. We celebrate Shattila Ekadasi on Ekadasi Tithi or the 11th day of Krishna Paksha in Magha month. In fact, the Ekadashi on the month of Magha is to be conducted on 14th January 2026. In this article, we will explore the important date, timings, puja vidhi and spiritual significance of this auspicious day.

Ekadashi Tithi Begins - January 13, 2026 - 03:17 PM

Ekadashi Tithi Ends - January 14, 2026 - 05:52 PM

Parana Time - January 15, 2026 - 07:15 AM to 09:21 AM

Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment - January 15, 2026 - 08:16 PM

This Ekadasi is known for its unique connection to til or sesame seeds. We should pay our reverence to Bhagwan Vishnu by offering white sesame seeds. This is His bhog Prasad on this day. Religious leaders say that observing fasts and prayers on this day can gift us material and spiritual prosperity, along with the removal of obstacles and the karmic weightage of past sins.

Both of these divine and deeply auspicious festivals are about to be celebrated on 14th January 2026. These instances happen rarely or in years. Devotees can utilise this great opportunity to receive the blessings of both Lord Vishnu and Lord Surya on the same day. Hence, our spiritual and material growth will be multiplied if we are following the Puja Vidhi rightly with humility, strong faith and dedication.

Traditionally, Indian households will become active during brahma muhurta on this day. Holy bath in Ganges, Yamuna or Godavari is highly recommended. Then, we must begin the day by taking a strict sankalp or vow to Bhagwan Vishnu that the fast will be observed with absolute sincerity.

Then we can offer tulsi leaves, fruits and flowers that are yellow in colour to Bhagwan. Indeed, before doing this we should also light a diyas in front of the deity. Add ghee or sesame oil to the diyas.

Then, entering into the most important step, we have to offer the special bhog that is made up of til-Gud or jaggery and sesame seeds to Lord Vishnu. To strengthen your faith even more, chant Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya or Vishnu Sahsranamam.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which Ekadashi is most powerful?
   Many devotees consider Nirjala Ekadashi in Jyeshtha month the most powerful for its rigorous waterless fast. It is believed that this Ekadashi provides the merits of all other Ekadashis.
2. What to donate on Shattila Ekadashi?
   Spiritual leaders say that sesame seeds, grains, clothes, food and money can be donated on Shattila Ekadashi.
3. What is the other name of Shattila Ekadashi?
   Another commonly used name of Shattila Ekadashi is Tilda Ekadashi.