Shattila Ekadashi 2026: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Shattila Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Tuesday, 13 January 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:09 PM – 12:51 PM IST.
Observance days in 2026
The panchang lists Shattila Ekadashi on 2 consecutive days in 2026 — this reflects the Smarta and Vaishnava observance traditions: when the Ekadashi tithi spans two sunrises, householders (Smarta) and Vaishnava devotees fast on adjacent days. Follow your family or sampradaya tradition.
| Date (Delhi) | Day |
|---|---|
| 13 January 2026 | Tuesday |
| 14 January 2026 | Wednesday |
Shubh muhurat windows
Ekadashi is a day of restraint rather than new undertakings. If you must act on it, the Abhijit Muhurat window listed above is the universally auspicious midday window; avoid the day's Rahu Kaal. For major beginnings, pick a date from the muhurat lists instead.
13 January 2026 (Tuesday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:09 PM – 12:51 PM | Delhi |
14 January 2026 (Wednesday)
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 12:09 PM – 12:51 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the universally auspicious midday window (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Shattila Ekadashi celebrate?
Shattila Ekadashi is an Ekadashi — the eleventh tithi (lunar day) of a lunar fortnight, sacred to Vishnu. Devotees fast, keep vigil and worship Vishnu; the Puranas praise Ekadashi fasting as the foremost of vows. Shattila Ekadashi is observed with sesame (til) in six ways — donated, bathed in, eaten — in the cold of Magha.
Frequently asked questions
When is Shattila Ekadashi in 2026?
Shattila Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Tuesday, 13 January 2026. The panchang also lists Wednesday, 14 January 2026 — see the observance note above. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Shattila Ekadashi celebrate?
Shattila Ekadashi is an Ekadashi — the eleventh tithi (lunar day) of a lunar fortnight, sacred to Vishnu. Devotees fast, keep vigil and worship Vishnu; the Puranas praise Ekadashi fasting as the foremost of vows. Shattila Ekadashi is observed with sesame (til) in six ways — donated, bathed in, eaten — in the cold of Magha.
What is the shubh muhurat on Shattila Ekadashi 2026?
The computed windows for 13 January 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:09 PM to 12:51 PM IST. Ekadashi is a day of restraint rather than new undertakings. If you must act on it, the Abhijit Muhurat window listed above is the universally auspicious midday window; avoid the day's Rahu Kaal. For major beginnings, pick a date from the muhurat lists instead.
Does the Shattila Ekadashi date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Shattila Ekadashi is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Shattila Ekadashi in 2027?
Shattila Ekadashi in 2027 falls on Monday, 1 February 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Shattila Ekadashi 2027 page, linked below.