Mumbai: Shattila Ekadashi holds immense importance in Hinduism and is celebrated every year on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of the Magha month. This sacred day is dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and the holy basil plant (Tulsi). According to Hindu beliefs, observing fasts and performing rituals on Shattila Ekadashi can help devotees overcome financial troubles and invite prosperity into their lives.
Offering specific items to the Tulsi plant during worship is believed to bring happiness and positivity to the household. Let’s delve into the details of Shattila Ekadashi’s date, rituals, and significance to understand its spiritual essence.
When is Shattila Ekadashi in 2025?
According to the Hindu Vedic calendar, Shattila Ekadashi in 2025 begins on January 24 at 7:25 PM and ends on January 25 at 8:31 PM. As per the tradition of observing the fast based on the Udayatithi (sunrise date), Shattila Ekadashi will be celebrated and observed on January 25, 2025. Devotees will observe the fast on this day.
Items to Offer to Goddess Tulsi
To perform the Shattila Ekadashi rituals, devotees should:
- Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
- Wear yellow clothes as a mark of devotion.
- Clean the prayer area thoroughly.
- Bathe the Tulsi plant with Gangajal (holy water).
Adorn the Tulsi plant with offerings such as:
- Red dupatta or chunari
- Bangles, toe rings, vermilion, bindi, henna, and kohl
- Apply turmeric, roli, and sandalwood paste to the Tulsi plant.
- Light a lamp (diya) near the Tulsi plant, which is considered highly auspicious.
Spiritual Significance of Worshiping Tulsi
In Hindu scriptures, the Tulsi plant is regarded as a manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi. It is believed that Lord Vishnu holds the Tulsi plant in high regard, making its worship an integral part of Shattila Ekadashi. Devotees believe that offering prayers to Tulsi on this day not only pleases Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi but also ensures blessings of prosperity, peace, and eternal happiness.
Importance of Shattila Ekadashi
Shattila Ekadashi is associated with immense spiritual and material benefits. Here are the key aspects of its importance:
- Brings Prosperity and Happiness: Observing fasts and rituals on Shattila Ekadashi is believed to invite wealth and joy into the lives of devotees.
- Earns Eternal Merit: Participating in the puja and adhering to the prescribed rituals grants Akshay Punya (eternal merit).
- Significance of Sesame Seeds: Using sesame seeds in six ways—offering, consumption, donation, application, bathing, and worship—on this day is considered highly auspicious. Devotees believe that the merit gained from these acts grants a place in heaven for thousands of years.
Shattila Ekadashi is not just a day of fasting but a powerful occasion to seek divine blessings, cleanse one’s soul, and attract positivity into life. By honouring Lord Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi, and the sacred Tulsi plant, devotees can overcome challenges and bring harmony to their homes. May this Shattila Ekadashi bring peace and prosperity to all who observe it with devotion and faith.
(Disclaimer: The information provided is based on traditional beliefs and religious texts. News9 Live does not independently verify the religious significance of these rituals.)
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