Shattila Ekadashi fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Ekadashi vrat that falls in the Paush month of the Krishna Paksha is known as Shattila Ekadashi.
This time Shattila Ekadashi will fall on the 11th day of the Paush month in Krishna Paksha.
There is a total of twenty-four Ekadashis that takes place in a year.
The shubh tithi of Shattila Ekadashi started at 6:26 AM on February 7 and will mark an end at 4:47 AM on February 8.
The use of sesame on this day is of special importance. According to the Scriptures, it is said that it is auspicious to add sesame seeds to the bathwater and then bathe on this day. In addition, sesame seeds are also given to Vishnu & other deities on this day.
On this day the consumption of onion, garlic, rice, alcohol, and tobacco is prohibited.