Shattila Ekadashi 2026: The fast of Shattila Ekadashi is observed in the month of Magha. The first Shattila Ekadashi of next year will be on January 14th. This day coincides with Makar Sankranti, making its significance double.

Shattila Ekadashi 2026

Shattila Ekadashi 2026: The Ekadashi fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the creator of the universe. It is believed that those who observe 24 Ekadashi fasts throughout the year attain salvation. This day is considered highly auspicious for fasting, worship, and religious rituals. Ekadashi fasting is also important for fulfilling special wishes.

The first Ekadashi in 2026 will be the Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Magha, known as Shattila Ekadashi. The Shattila Ekadashi fast will fall on February 14, 2026. Makar Sankranti will also be celebrated on this day.

Shattila Ekadashi 2026 Muhurat

Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Magh month will start on 13 January 2026 at 3.17 pm and will end on the next day, i.e., 14 January at 5.52 pm.

Worshipping Lord Satyanarayan at home in the morning on this day is considered auspicious and fruitful. The auspicious time is from 7:15 am to 9:53 am.

Shattila Ekadashi fasting time in 2026

The Shattila Ekadashi fast will be broken between 7:15 am and 9:21 am on January 15. The end time of Dwadashi on the Parana Tithi is 8:16 pm.

The relation between Shattila Ekadashi fast and sesame seeds

Sesame seeds are used in every fast and festival that falls in the month of Magha. Sesame seeds originated from Lord Vishnu. Therefore, those who use sesame seeds in six ways on Ekadashi in the month of Magha receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Shat means six, and Tila means sesame seeds. This is why it is called Shattila Ekadashi. On Shattila Ekadashi, one should bathe in sesame seeds, perform havan with sesame seeds, donate sesame seeds, eat food containing sesame seeds, drink water mixed with sesame seeds, and anoint the Lord with sesame seeds.