Shattila Ekadashi 2016: Donate Grains Of Sustenance To The Needy!

The date for Shattila Ekadashi in 2016 is February 04. This Shattila Ekadashi in 2016, donate some grains of sustenance to the poor. Your generosity is enough to receive the divine blessings of god. Want to know more about Shattila Ekadashi in 2016? If yes, then read this article.

Shattila Ekadashi 2016: What Is Shattila Ekadashi?

Shattila Ekadashi or Shat-Tila Ekadashi takes place during Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Hindu month of Magh. The name Shattila or Shat-Tila has been derived from Til or sesame seeds, which are donated to the needy persons on this day. It is also considered auspicious to bathe with sesame seeds on the day of Shattila Ekadashi.

There’s a lot more to know about Shattila Ekadashi in 2016, but before proceeding forward, let’s know the date and timing of Shattila Ekadashi in 2016 according to the Hindu calendar.

Shattila Ekadashi 2016 Date & Timing

We hope that the date and timing of Shattila Ekadashi in 2016 will help you to observe the day of Shattila Ekadashi with a more meticulous approach. Now, let’s proceed by knowing more about the day of Shat-Tila Ekadashi in 2016.

You must be interested to know the reasons behind the observance of Shattila Ekadashi. Then, no need to wait, as we have brought you the legends associated with Shattila Ekadashi in this article.

Shattila Ekadashi 2016: Why To Observe Shattila Ekadashi In 2016?

Once there was a rich woman who was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna and performed the Ekadashi Vrats with great devotion. On the day of the Vrat, she used to donate a bulk of clothes and jewelry to the poor Brahmins. One day, Lord Krishna arrived at her doorstep to teach her a lesson.

Although she was generous in giving away precious things, she never donated a grain of food to the needy persons. In the guise of a beggar, Krishna approached her for some food. He was rudely discarded and a ball of clay was placed in response to his begging. Lord Krishna accepted her behavior and left away.

As she entered indoors, she found that everything had turned into clay, including the food she takes and raw vegetables. This made her starve for days and she gradually fell ill. When Lord Krishna witnessed her suffering, he arrived in front of her eyes and made her realize of the mistake she had done in the past years. It was brought to her knowledge that the biggest charity should be in the form of Anna Danam (donation of food), which she had been ignoring in the past years.

Following Lord Krishna’s advice, she followed severe austerities on the day of Magh Ekadashi. After performing this ritual, she also donated sesame seeds (Til) to the poor. Eventually, the clay items reformed into original form. Since then, the Tithi of Ekadashi in the dark fortnight of the month of Magh, came to be followed as Shattila Ekadashi or Shat-Tila Ekadashi.

Now, as you know the reasons for observing the day of Shattila Ekadashi in 2016, let’s know how to observe this auspicious day on Ekadashi Tithi in 2016.

Shattila Ekadashi 2016: How To Observe Shattila Ekadashi In 2016?

Following are the rituals that are to be carried out on the day of Shattila Ekadashi in 2016:

1. On the day of Shattila Ekadashi, a fast is carried out by the devotees.
2. The day of Shattila Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Krishna. Hence, images and idols of Lord Krishna are cleansed early morning before the proceedings commence.
3. Devotees observing the day of Shattila Ekadashi, take a bath by mixing sesame seeds in water. This is considered to be holy on the day.
4. Shattila Ekadashi Vrat commences on the day of Dashami (preceding day).
5. The fast gets terminated within the Dwadashi Tithi (succeeding day).
6. After the fast gets terminated, sesame seeds and other food items are given for charity to the persons in need.

Observe the day of Shattila Ekadashi with a generous heart and Almighty will definitely display generosity to you. Don’t forget to devote yourselves at the holy feet of Lord Krishna and get blessed with divinity this Shattila Ekadashi in 2016.

MyKundali wishes you all a divine generosity on Shattila Ekadashi in 2016!