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In Sanatan Dharma and Hindu calendar, Ekadashi fast is considered to have great spiritual and religious importance. Among all the Ekadashis occurring throughout the year, Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month i.e. Putrada Ekadashi has a special place. This holy fast is considered dedicated to the attainment of children, bright future, longevity of the children and removal of all the troubles from their life. This time in the year 2026, there is doubt in the minds of the devotees regarding the date of Sawan Putrada Ekadashi whether the fast should be observed on 23rd August or 24th August. According to the calculations of the Panchang and the rules of Udaya Tithi, this time there is such a coincidence of dates that a situation of confusion has arisen among the people. If you are also confused about which day would be appropriate to observe the fast and when it will be broken, then in this article you are going to get complete and accurate information based on the Panchang, which will clear all your doubts.
Know the exact date of Sawan Putrada Ekadashi 2026 and the mathematics of Panchang.
According to the Hindu calendar, the starting and ending time of Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Saavan month is decided on the basis of astrological calculations. In the year 2026, the Ekadashi date of Sawan Shukla Paksha is starting in the last week of August. According to the rules of the calendar, when the Ekadashi tithi spans over two days, the dates of the fast may be different for people leading householder lives and followers of Vaishnav sect. The pioneers of Udaya Tithi and learned astrologers believe that in Sanatan Dharma, fasting on the basis of Udaya Tithi is always considered to be the best and fruitful. Therefore, on which day of 23rd August and 24th August, Ekadashi Tithi will be effective at the time of sunrise, it is decided on which day the main fast should be observed so that the full and eternal fruits of the fast can be obtained.
23rd and 24th August: On which day will the main fast be observed and what is its rule?
According to Panchang experts and scholars, observing the main fast of Sawan Putrada Ekadashi this year on Monday, 24 August 2026, will be most correct and valid as per the scriptures. Although Ekadashi Tithi will enter on 23rd August, Udaya Tithi is being received at the time of sunrise on 24th August, due to which 24th August is the best day for the householders to fast. Those devotees who want to worship Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi with complete rituals and rules, can take a pledge to fast on 24th August. On this day, after taking bath in the morning, a pledge is taken to fast by lighting a ghee lamp in front of the idol or picture of Lord Vishnu and remaining satvik throughout the day and eating only fruits. Waking up to God at night and reciting Vishnu Sahasranama is considered very auspicious in this fast.
Parana time of fast and importance of Dwadashi date
Ending or parana of any Ekadashi fast at the right time is as important as observing the fast as per the rules. It is mandatory to break the fast of Putrada Ekadashi on the next day i.e. before the end of Dwadashi Tithi. For the devotees observing fast on 24th August, the time of Paran will be fixed on the morning of 25th August. Parana is always done after sunrise and within Dwadashi Tithi, in which food and water are consumed after feeding the Brahmin or giving donations as per one’s capacity. If a person cannot observe Nirjala Vrat due to health reasons, he can also complete this Vrat with devotion by consuming fruits or water, because Lord Shri Hari Vishnu sees the feelings of the devotees and their true devotion.
Why is this fast observed for the birth of children and their prosperous future?
According to mythology and religious beliefs, by observing the fast of Sawan Putrada Ekadashi, childless couples get the happiness of having a child and all the obstacles in the life of those who already have children are removed. The month of Saavan is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, and this Ekadashi falling in this month also brings blessings of Lord Vishnu. On this day, those parents who pray with a true heart for the long life, good health and intellectual development of their children, their wishes are definitely fulfilled. On this auspicious occasion, special rituals and pujas are organized in temples, in which a large number of devotees participate. You can also fulfill all your wishes by keeping fast on the right day keeping these exact rules of Panchang in mind.