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Vyanjuli Mahadvadasi: Fasting for Sat-tila Ekadasi
January 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Vyanjuli Mahadvadasi: Fasting for Sat-tila Ekadasi
Sat-tila Ekadasi is a sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, where devotees offer sesame seeds (tila) in various devotional ways. Observing this Ekadasi helps purify past sinful reactions and strengthens spiritual determination. It is a day focused on austerity, prayer, and remembrance of the Lord.
Around this time, Makara Sankranti and Ganga Sagara Mela are also observed, marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn. These occasions signify spiritual renewal and purification. At ISKCON Durham, devotees emphasize chanting, fasting, and hearing to draw closer to Krishna and receive divine blessings during this auspicious period.