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In Sanatan Dharma, Ekadashi fast is considered the best and most virtuous of all the fasts. Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Sawan (Shravan) month is known as ‘Shravan Putrada Ekadashi’ or ‘Pavitra Ekadashi’. This holy fast is dedicated to Lord Shri Hari Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi, the protector of the world. According to religious and mythological beliefs, this fast is considered extremely beneficial and wish-fulfilling for those couples who are deprived of the happiness of children or whose children are facing any crisis or obstacles in their life.
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Date and auspicious time
According to the Vedic calendar, the timing of Shravan Shukla Ekadashi date will be as follows:
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Ekadashi Tithi Start: From 02:00 am on 23rd August
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Ekadashi date ends: By 04:18 am on 24th August
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Rise Date Value: Household devotees according to the birth date 23 August (Sunday) Will keep fast on Putrada Ekadashi. (Followers of Vaishnav sect will observe the fast on August 24).
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Auspicious time of Lord Vishnu puja: morning on 23rd august 07:32 pm to 12:24 pm This is the best time for worship.
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Abhijit Muhurta: From 11:58 pm to 12:49 pm.
Right time to break the fast (Parana Timings)
The full results of Ekadashi fast are achieved only when it is observed at the right time on Dwadashi Tithi:
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Parana time for those observing fast on 23rd August: 24th August from 01:41 PM to 04:16 PM (After Hari Vasar ends).
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Parana for those observing fast on 24th August (Vaishnav): On August 25 from 05:55 am to 06:20 am.
Why is this Ekadashi special for the happiness of children? Know the mythological story
According to the story described in Padma Purana, in ancient times, the pious King Mahijit of Mahishmati Puri used to be very sad due to not having children. When his subjects asked Maharishi Lomash for a solution, the sage told that in his previous birth the king had unknowingly driven away a thirsty cow from the reservoir, due to which he was not able to have a child.
On the instructions of Maharishi Lomash, the king and his subjects observed a fast on the Ekadashi of Shravan Shukla Paksha and dedicated all its virtues to the king. Due to the effect of this fast, the queen gave birth to a very bright and pious son. Since then this Ekadashi was named ‘Putrada Ekadashi’.
Simple worship method of Putrada Ekadashi
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Morning bath and resolution: After getting up in Brahma Muhurta, after taking bath, wear yellow clothes and pledge to fast in front of Shri Hari with water and Akshat in hand.
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Kalash installation and worship: Spread yellow cloth on the puja platform and install the idols of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi.
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Panchamrit Abhishek and Tulsi Dal: Bathe Lord Vishnu with Panchamrit, offer yellow flowers, yellow sandalwood, incense, lamp and naivedya. Be sure to offer Tulsi leaves to God because Shri Hari does not accept offerings without Tulsi.
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Story and mantra chanting: Read or listen to the sacred fast story of Putrada Ekadashi and chant ‘Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevay’ mantra or ‘Santan Gopal Mantra’ 108 times.
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Aarti and donation: At the end of the puja, perform aarti with camphor and donate food, clothes and seasonal fruits to the needy or Brahmins.