{"id":28924,"date":"2026-01-02T12:05:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T06:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=28924"},"modified":"2026-01-02T12:26:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T06:56:06","slug":"shattila-ekadashi-2026-date-vrat-katha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shattila-ekadashi-2026-date-vrat-katha\/","title":{"rendered":"Shattila Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time &#038; Vrat Katha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"headline\": \"Shattila Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time, Vrat Katha & 6 Ways to Use Til\",\n      \"description\": \"Shattila Ekadashi 2026 falls on Jan 14. 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As the name suggests (&#8220;Shat&#8221; means Six and &#8220;Tila&#8221; means Sesame), this sacred day is dedicated to using <strong>Sesame seeds (Til)<\/strong> in six specific ways to wash away sins and attract prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, Shattila Ekadashi falls just before Makar Sankranti, making it a highly auspicious period for <strong>Dan-Punya (Donation)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff8e1; border-left: 5px solid #ffb300; padding: 20px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); font-size: 1.05em;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #e65100;\">\ud83d\udcc5 Shattila Ekadashi 2026 Muhurat<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Vrat Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, January 14, 2026<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Parana Time (Break Fast):<\/strong> Jan 15, 07:15 AM to 09:20 AM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hari Vasara End Time:<\/strong> Jan 15, 08:45 AM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic; color: #666; margin-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ffcc80; padding-top: 10px;\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Note:<\/strong> <em>Tithi timings and Parana windows may vary slightly based on your location (sunrise time). Please check your local Panchang for precise timings.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px dashed #ffb300; margin: 15px 0;\" \/>\n<p><strong>Need a Pandit for Vishnu Puja?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #d35400; color: #ffffff !important; padding: 10px 25px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1em; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); transition: transform 0.2s;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/vishnu-sahasranamam-puja\">Book Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #ff6600;\">The 6 Ways to Use Til (Sesame) on This Day<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to the <em>Padma Purana<\/em>, a devotee who uses sesame seeds in these six ways (Shat-Tila) on this Ekadashi is liberated from sins and attains Vaikuntha.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #fff3e0; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #ffe0b2;\"><strong>1. Til-Snan \ud83d\udebf<\/strong><br \/>\nMix sesame seeds in your bathing water.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #e8f5e9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9;\"><strong>2. Til-Ubtan \ud83e\uddf4<\/strong><br \/>\nApply sesame paste on the body.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #e3f2fd; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #bbdefb;\"><strong>3. Til-Havan \ud83d\udd25<\/strong><br \/>\nOffer sesame seeds into the sacred fire.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #f3e5f5; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #e1bee7;\"><strong>4. Til-Tarpan \ud83d\udca7<\/strong><br \/>\nOffer water mixed with sesame to ancestors.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #fffde7; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #fff9c4;\"><strong>5. Til-Bhojan \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/strong><br \/>\nConsume food made of sesame (like Til-Laddu) during Phalahar.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #ffebee; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #ffcdd2;\"><strong>6. Til-Daan \ud83c\udf81<\/strong><br \/>\nDonate sesame seeds and grains to the needy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #ff6600;\">Shattila Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Story)<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The legend of Shattila Ekadashi was narrated by <strong>Sage Narada<\/strong> to Lord Krishna.<\/p>\n<p>Once, there lived a wealthy Brahmin woman. She was deeply devoted and performed many fasts, but she <strong>never donated food (Annadaan)<\/strong> to anyone. To teach her a lesson, Lord Krishna visited her disguised as a beggar and asked for alms.<\/p>\n<p>Annoyed, the woman picked up a clay ball and dropped it into the Lord&#8217;s begging bowl. The Lord blessed her and left. When the woman died and reached heaven, she was given a beautiful empty palace\u2014but there was <strong>no food inside<\/strong>. Distressed, she prayed to the Lord.<\/p>\n<p>Lord Krishna appeared and explained, &#8220;You performed severe penance but never donated food. Hence, you have a house but no nourishment.&#8221; He advised her to wait for the arrival of Dev-Kanyas and ask them about the <strong>Shattila Ekadashi Vrat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The woman followed the advice, observed the Shattila Ekadashi fast, and donated <strong>Til (Sesame)<\/strong> and food. Her storehouse in heaven was instantly filled with grains and wealth. This story teaches us that <strong>Daan (Charity)<\/strong> is as important as fasting.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #ff6600; color: #ffffff !important; padding: 16px 35px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.4); transition: transform 0.2s;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/vishnu-sahasranamam-puja\">Book Vishnu Sahasranamam Puja<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #ff6600;\">Puja Vidhi for Shattila Ekadashi<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Sankalp:<\/strong> Wake up during Brahma Muhurta, mix sesame in bath water, and take a vow to fast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Altar Setup:<\/strong> Place an idol of Lord Vishnu (or Krishna). Offer yellow flowers, sandalwood paste, and Tulsi leaves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Naivedya:<\/strong> Offer <strong>Til-Gud (Sesame &amp; Jaggery)<\/strong> or Panchamrit to the Lord.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jagran:<\/strong> Staying awake at night chanting <em>&#8220;Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya&#8221;<\/em> is highly meritorious.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parana:<\/strong> Break the fast the next morning (Dwadashi) after feeding a Brahmin or donating sesame seeds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"background: #e0f7fa; border: 1px solid #b2ebf2; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\"><strong>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Looking for other dates?<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck the complete list of 26 Ekadashis this year in our master guide.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #006064; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 1.1em;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ekadashi-dates-2026-vrat-calendar\/\">View All Ekadashi Dates 2026 \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #ff6600;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\" style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #333; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">1. When is Shattila Ekadashi 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Shattila Ekadashi is on <strong>January 14, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\" style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #333; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">2. Can we drink water on Shattila Ekadashi?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, unlike Nirjala Ekadashi, you can observe a partial fast by consuming water, fruits, and milk products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\" style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #333; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">3. What should we donate on this day?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Donating <strong>Sesame seeds (Til)<\/strong>, warm clothes, and food (grains) to the needy is considered highly auspicious.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shattila Ekadashi (Jan 14, 2026) is a powerful day to wash away sins by using Sesame (Til) in 6 sacred ways. 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