Putrada Ekadashi 2026: What To Do, What To Avoid During Sawan Ekadashi Vrat

Sawan Putrada Ekadashi 2026 will be observed on August 23. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the fast is believed to fulfil wishes for children and promote family happiness.

Putrada Ekadashi 2026: date, ekadashi tithi, puja vidhi and religious beliefs explained.

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• Shravan Putrada Ekadashi bestows blessings for children and family well-being.
• Observed on August 23, 2026, it involves Vishnu worship and fasting.
• Fasting cleanses sins, ensures success, and brings material happiness.
• Rituals include bathing, offering lamps, and donating to the needy.

The Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the month of Sawan is known as Shravan Putrada Ekadashi. It is also called Pavitra Ekadashi. Every year, women observe several fasts for the birth of children and the well-being of their children. Putrada Ekadashi is one of these. Putrada Ekadashi fasts are observed twice a year. The first fast is observed in the month of Paush and the second fast is observed in the month of Sawan.

The Ekadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the month of Shravan is known as Shravan Putrada Ekadashi. It is also called Pavitra Ekadashi. It is believed that if childless couples observe a fast on this day and worship Lord Vishnu in the prescribed manner, they will soon be blessed with a child.

Sawan Putrada Ekadashi On 23rd August

The Shravan Putrada Ekadashi fast will be observed on August 23rd, and it is observed before Raksha Bandhan. According to the calendar, Shravan Shukla Paksha Ekadashi begins at 2:00 AM on August 23rd, 2026, and will continue until 4:18 AM on August 24th.

Putrada Ekadashi Comes Twice A Year

Fasting on Putrada Ekadashi during the month of Shravan bestows the blessing of childbearing. There are two Putrada Ekadashis in a year: the first in Paush and the second in Sawan. This fast is known as Shravan Putrada Ekadashi. It is also called Pavitra Ekadashi. This fast can lead to the birth of a good child, and it also fosters peace, happiness, and a positive atmosphere in the family. Parents should also observe this fast for their children's success and bright future.

Ekadashi Related To Children 

The sacred Ekadashi of the month of Sawan is called Putrada Ekadashi. Putrada Ekadashi means the Ekadashi that fulfils the wish of having a son. This Ekadashi holds special significance for childless people. Fasting on this day with a sincere heart and worshipping Lord Vishnu fulfills the wish of having a son. Furthermore, observing this Ekadashi fast eliminates all child-related problems and bestows the happiness of having a good child. Furthermore, the child is blessed with long life and good health.

Method Of Worship

• On Ekadashi morning, wake up early and take a bath. Afterward, clean the temple in your home and meditate on Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
• Keep materials like incense, lamp, garland, Bilva leaves, Aakda flowers, Datura, rice, Roli and Naivedya in the puja.
• Tulsi leaves should be offered during the worship of Lord Vishnu. However, Tulsi is not used during Shiva worship.
• After completing the puja, listen to or read the story of Putrada Ekadashi and finally perform the aarti of the Lord.
• During the puja, one should take a pledge to observe Ekadashi fast in front of Lord Vishnu.
• After this, fast throughout the day according to your capacity. Those who cannot completely abstain from food can eat fruits.
• During the fast, it is customary to keep the mind calm and remember Lord Vishnu. In the evening, worship Lord Vishnu and offer prayers by lighting a lamp.

Make Sure To Donate Lamps And Give Alms

Bathing in the river and performing charitable acts are also considered important on Putrada Ekadashi. One should bathe in a holy river or lake on this day and remember Lord Vishnu. There is also a tradition of lighting a lamp in the river or body of water after bathing.

If bathing in a river or lake is not possible for some reason, a little Ganga water can be added to the water while bathing at home. After this, worship Lord Vishnu and offer lamps. After the puja, it is considered auspicious to donate food, clothing, or other useful items to those in need, as per your means.

Importance

The effect of this fast brings all material happiness in this world and heaven in the next. Observing the Sawan Putrada Ekadashi fast helps to cleanse one's sins and relieve them of planetary afflictions. For the happiness of children, observe a waterless fast on Sawan Putrada Ekadashi, stay awake all night, and then break the fast the next day.

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