
In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha falling in the month of Sawan has a special and very important place, which is known as ‘Sawan Putrada Ekadashi’. According to religious beliefs, this fast is considered no less than a boon for those women or couples who are deprived of the happiness of children or whose children are facing continuous problems in their lives. On this day, by jointly worshiping Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the world, and Mother Lakshmi, one not only gets a worthy child, but also wealth, grains and happiness and prosperity always reside in the house. Since it is the month of Sawan, devotees easily receive the blessings of Lord Shiva on this day.
Perform puja with this simple and sure shot method: Every wish will be fulfilled.
On the day of Putrada Ekadashi, the puja should be started in the morning in Brahma Muhurta and after taking bath etc. First of all, take a pledge to fast by lighting a lamp in the temple of your home and sanctify the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu with Ganga water. After this, offer yellow clothes, yellow flowers, Tulsi leaves, Akshat and yellow sandalwood to the Lord. Chanting Santan Gopal Mantra is considered especially fruitful on this day. Be sure to listen to the fast story of Putrada Ekadashi in the afternoon or evening and at the end perform aarti and offer seasonal fruits or satvik sweets to God. Remember that it is mandatory to have Tulsi Dal in the worship of Lord Vishnu, because without it he does not accept the offering.
Do not make these mistakes even by mistake: Note down the complete list of ‘do’s and what not’
The rules of Ekadashi fast are very strict and disciplined, hence it is necessary to take special care of some things on this day. Devotees observing fast should not consume rice even by mistake on this day, because eating rice on Ekadashi is completely prohibited in the scriptures. Apart from this, maintain a completely sattvik atmosphere in the house, do not cook garlic, onion or tamasic food and avoid using abusive words towards any person. Plucking leaves or flowers from trees and plants on the day of Ekadashi is also considered inauspicious. Among the things that must be done on this day, donating yellow grains or clothes to the needy, keeping vigil at night and chanting the name of God are considered to be the most important.
Special preparations in major temples across the country: Huge enthusiasm among devotees of Lucknow and UP
Special preparations have been made for Sawan Putrada Ekadashi in major Vishnu and Krishna temples across the country including Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh. According to astrologers, this time very auspicious and rare yogas are being formed during the puja, due to which the importance of fasting has increased further. The fast should be broken in the auspicious time on the next day i.e. on Dwadashi Tithi. A huge crowd of devotees is also expected to gather around Mankameshwar Temple and Khatu Shyam Temple in Lucknow since morning, where people are performing special rituals to pray for the health and bright future of their children.
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