Shattila Ekadashi 2026: Shattila Ekadashi, one of the most spiritually significant observances in the Hindu calendar, is being celebrated in 2026 on 14 January, coinciding with the highly auspicious festival of Makar Sankranti. This rare alignment greatly enhances the day’s spiritual potency. Devotees believe that performing specific rituals with sesame seeds (til) on this sacred Ekadashi removes obstacles, cleanses negative karma, heals long-standing afflictions, and opens the doors to prosperity and divine grace.
Shattila Ekadashi 2026: Date, Tithi, And Auspicious Muhurat
According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksh in the month of Magh begins on 13 January 2026 at 3:16 PM and ends on 14 January 2026 at 5:53 PM. Following the Udaya Tithi tradition, the Shattila Ekadashi fast is observed on 14 January 2026.
The entire day is blessed with the highly favourable Sarvartha Siddhi Yog and Amrit Siddhi Yog, making all spiritual actions exceptionally fruitful.
Why Til Holds Divine Importance On Shattila Ekadashi
Scriptures describe sesame as originating from the sweat of Lord Vishnu, rendering it deeply sacred. On Shattila Ekadashi, sesame becomes a powerful medium for removing sins, dissolving planetary afflictions, curing illnesses, resolving financial struggles, and inviting divine protection into one’s life.
6 Powerful Sesame Rituals To Perform On Shattila Ekadashi
- Sesame Bath (Til Snan): Add sesame seeds to bathwater for complete physical and mental purification.
- Sesame Body Scrub (Til Ubtan): Apply a paste of ground sesame seeds before bathing to eliminate negative karma and enhance health and beauty.
- Sesame Fire Offering (Til Havan): Offer sesame seeds into the sacred fire to neutralise negative energies and receive Lord Vishnu’s blessings.
- Sesame Charity (Til Daan): Donate sesame seeds to the needy to overcome Saturn afflictions, debt and poverty.
- Consuming Sesame Foods: Eat sesame laddoos, tilkut, or add sesame to meals to invite fortune and well-being.
- Sesame Tarpan for Ancestors: Perform sesame offerings for ancestral peace to eliminate Pitru Dosh.
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