Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

Overview

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 is on Sunday, 23 August 2026. The monsoon putrada vrat for children and family welfare

When & Why

Date (2026)

23 August 2026

Lunar month

Varies by lunar month (Ekadashi tithi)

Tithi

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

Why Shravana Putrada Ekadashi matters

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (श्रावण पुत्रदा एकादशी), also called Pavitropana Ekadashi in some regions, falls on Shravana Shukla Ekadashi. Putrada means "giver of children," and this vrat is especially observed by couples praying for progeny, child welfare, and continuity of family dharma.

The story behind Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

The Bhavishya Purana katha speaks of a king who, distressed by childlessness, was advised by sages to observe Putrada Ekadashi with devotion to Lord Vishnu. The vrat is performed through fasting, Vish…

How Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is observed

Traditional steps — confirm details with your family priest or sampradaya.

1. 1

   Prepare for the vrat or puja

   Rise early, bathe, and set your sankalp for Shravana Putrada Ekadashi. Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (श्रावण पुत्रदा एकादशी), also called Pavitropana Ekadashi in some regions, falls on Shravana Shukla Ekadashi. Putrada means "giver of children," and this vrat is especially o

2. 2

   Perform the main puja or observance

   The Bhavishya Purana katha speaks of a king who, distressed by childlessness, was advised by sages to observe Putrada Ekadashi with devotion to Lord Vishnu. The vrat is performed through fasting, Vishnu puja, tulsi offerings, and daan, with prayers for the protection and moral gr

3. 3

   Offer daan or seva

   Gau Seva on Shravana Putrada Ekadashi carries a maternal blessing. Gaumata is the nourishing mother of all beings; feeding cows on a day dedicated to children becomes a prayer that every child in the family be nourished, protected, and guided by Vishnu's grace.

4. 4

   Break the fast or close the observance

   Complete the vrat at the prescribed time — often after sunset, moonrise, or the next morning per your sampradaya.

Fasting rules

Who observes: Devotees observing the vrat per family tradition

• Follow your sampradaya on nirjala vs phalahar fasting
• Avoid tamasic food, alcohol, and negative speech on the vrat day
• Begin with sankalp and close the fast only at the prescribed parana time

Breaking the fast: Break the fast (parana) at the time prescribed by your tradition — often after sunrise on the following day or after moonrise.

Regional names

Observing from abroad

Observing from outside India? Shravana Putrada Ekadashi follows the Hindu tithi, so your local date may differ from IST. Compare diaspora city times above and confirm with today's Panchang for your location.

Mantra

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय

Om namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Salutations to Lord Vishnu, presiding deity of Ekadashi.

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