Shattila Ekadashi 2023: Shattila Ekadashi is considered very special for the worship of Lord Vishnu in the month of Magha. January 18, 2023 means that today is the fast of Shattila Ekadashi. In Ekadashi fast, some people observe fruitless fast as well. Sesame has special significance on this Ekadashi.
According to mythological belief, mole originated from the sweat of Lord Vishnu. Those who worship Sri Hari with sesame seeds, donate, bathe and consume sesame seeds on Shattila Ekadashi, the blessings of Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world, remain always on them. They get Baikunth Dham. Shattila Ekadashi fast is celebrated under certain rules. Let’s know the method of fasting.
When to observe Shattila Ekadashi fast? (Shattila Ekadashi 2023 Parana Time)
Shattila Ekadashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will be on January 18, 2023 at 04.30 pm. On the other hand, the fast will be observed on the next day i.e. 19 January 2023 on Dwadashi Tithi from 07.15 am to 09.29 am.
How to open Shattila Ekadashi fast? Shattila Ekadashi Parana Vidhi
According to the scriptures, Lord Vishnu is specially offered sweets made of sesame seeds on Shattila Ekadashi. Like sesame laddoos, barfi etc. It is a religious belief that Shattila Ekadashi fast should be broken on Dwadashi Tithi only after eating Prasad of sesame seeds, only then the fast is considered complete. This will not only give the full fruit of the fast, but the person will also be freed from the sins committed on Ekadashi knowingly or unknowingly.
What are the things to be kept in mind while observing Ekadashi fast?
- Ekadashi fast is celebrated after sunrise on Dwadashi Tithi, but the fast should be broken before Dwadashi Tithi ends.
- Brinjal, greens, lentils etc. should not be taken during Ekadashi fast.
- While breaking the Ekadashi fast on Dwadashi Tithi, definitely eat rice after Prasad. This is considered auspicious.
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