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This year, a very auspicious combination is forming on the day of Shattila Ekadashi in the month of Magh. On this day, the Sun will move out of Sagittarius

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and enter Capricorn, which is considered the beginning of Uttarayan. Shattila Ekadashi will also be observed ob 14th Janaury, 2026. On Makar Sankranti, rice is traditionally donated and khichdi is prepared. However, eating rice is forbidden on Shattila Ekadashi. Because of this, many people are confused about the observance of Makar Sankranti and Ekadashi together. This Sankranti will begin on the afternoon of the 14th and will continue until 15 January. For this reason, some people will also perform charitable acts related to Sankranti on the next day, following the Udaya Tithi.

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Parana (Breaking the Fast) Time for Shattila Ekadashi

Parana Date and Time: 15 January 2026, from 7:10 am to 9:24 am\n
\nEnd of Dwadashi: 15 January 2026, at 8:16 pm\n
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\nDevotees should observe the Ekadashi fast and break it within the prescribed time on Dwadashi.\n
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\nAccording to Drik Panchang, \"Ekadashi Parana is done after sunrise on next day of Ekadashi fast. It is necessary to do Parana within Dwadashi Tithi unless Dwadashi is over before sunrise.\" It adds, \"Parana should not be done during Hari Vasara. One should wait for Hari Vasara to get over before breaking the fast. Hari Vasara is first one fourth duration of Dwadashi Tithi. The most preferred time to break the fast is Pratahkal.\" \n
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What is Special About Shattila Ekadashi? Know Its Significance

Sesame seeds hold great importance on Shattila Ekadashi. It is believed that those who donate sesame seeds and observe the fast on this day have all their sufferings removed by Lord Vishnu. Observing this fast is said to eliminate sorrow, poverty and negativity, and it is believed that the devotee attains Vishnulok. \n
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Disclaimer: This article is based on popular beliefs. Times Now is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information and facts provided here.\n

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Why Is Shattila Ekadashi 2026 Special? Significance of Sesame Donation and Fasting Rules

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