Explore the significance of Shattila Ekadashi, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu, marked by fasting and charity.

Shattila Ekadashi, observed on January 25, 2025, honors Lord Vishnu and emphasizes the purifying power of sesame seeds.

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Shattila Ekadashi 2025: Shattila Ekadashi falls on January 25. Devotees seek blessings from Lord Vishnu. Know vrat katha, parana time, and more. Shattila Ekadashi 2025: The auspicious festival of ...

The fast associated with Ekadashi begins on the preceding night and is concluded the next day through a ritual known as Parana. Parana refers to the act of breaking the Ekadashi fast, which should ...

Donation of Sesame Seeds-One of the key practices of Shattila Ekadashi is the donation of sesame seeds, either to a temple or to the poor. The seeds are believed to have purifying qualities and ...