Ekadashi January 2023 Date and Time, Vrat Katha, Fasting, Rituals | What is Shattila Ekadashi, Magh Ekadashi

Ekadashi January 2023 Date and Time, Shattila Ekadashi January 2023: As per Drik Panchang ekadashi fasting is observed on every 11th Tithi in the Hindu calendar.

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Ekadashi January 2023 Date and Time, Vrat Katha, Shattila Ekadashi January 2023: Shattila ekadashi is observed on the 11th day in the month of Magh. The day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and to Lord Krishna. Bathing with sesame seeds in the water is considered auspicious on this day.

As per Drik Panchang ekadashi fasting is observed on every 11th Tithi in the Hindu calendar. There are two ekadashi fasting in a month, one falls during Shukla Paksha and the other falls during Krishna Paksha. Lord Vishnu devotees observe ekadashi fasting to seek his blessings.

Shattila Ekadashi 2023 Date and Time

Pausha, Krishna ekadashi will begin on January 17 at 6:05 PM and end on January 18 at 4:03 PM.

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Shattila Ekadashi January 2023: Vrat

During ekadashi fasting is done on two consecutive days. As per Drik Panchang, it is advised that Smartha with family should observe fasting on the first day only.
The alternate ekadashi fasting is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksha. When alternate ekadashi fasting is suggested for Smartha it coincides with Vaishnava ekadashi fasting day.

Ekadashi fasting on both days is suggested for devotees who seek for love and affection of Lord Vishnu.

Shattila Ekadashi January 2023 Vrat Rituals

Ekadashi fasting spans for three days. Devotees consume a single meal in the afternoon a day before the fasting day. Devotees are supposed to keep a strict fast on ekadashi day and break the fast on the next day after sunrise.

Eating any type of grains and cereals is prohibited during ekadashi fasting.

Devotees may choose to observe fasting with or without water, with or without fruits or with one-time latex food according to their will. However, it should be decided before starting the fast.

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