Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2025

 


  • Date: Tuesday, 5 August 2025
  • Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 11:41 AM on 4 August 2025
  • Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 1:12 PM on 5 August 2025

Significance

  • Putrada means “giver of sons.” This Ekadashi is especially observed by childless couples seeking blessings for progeny.
  • It is believed that fasting and worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day grants the boon of a virtuous child, especially a son, who can perform ancestral rites.
  • It is one of the two Putrada Ekadashis in the year—the other falls in Pausha month (December–January) and is more popular in North India.

Legends

King Mahijit’s Redemption (From Bhavishya Purana)

  • King Mahijit of Mahishmati was childless and distressed.
  • Sage Lomesh revealed that in a past life, Mahijit had committed a sin by driving away a thirsty cow and calf from a pond.
  • To atone, the sage advised him and his queen to observe Shravana Putrada Ekadashi.
  • They fasted, worshipped Lord Vishnu, and gave gifts to Brahmins.
  • Their wish was fulfilled—they were blessed with a son.

Rituals

Puja Vidhi

  • Wake up early, bathe, and clean the altar
  • Place an idol or image of Lord Vishnu or Krishna
  • Offer Tulsi leaves, flowers, fruits, and Panchamrit
  • Light a ghee lamp and chant:
    • Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
    • Hare Krishna Hare Rama mantra
  • Read or listen to the Vrat Katha
  • Stay awake at night chanting Vishnu’s names

Fasting Rules

  • Nirjala Vrat (without water) is ideal, but Phalahar (fruits and milk) is also observed
  • Avoid grains, pulses, onion, garlic, and tamasic food
  • Break the fast during Parana time on Dwadashi

Temple Observance

  • Vaishnava temples across India hold special Vishnu pujas, bhajans, and annadanam
  • Tirumala, Dwarka, Udupi, and Jagannath Puri see increased pilgrim activity
  • Some temples begin the Jhulan Yatra (swing festival) from this Ekadashi

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