Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
OdiaAlso known as: Putrada Ekadashi
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
About Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the bright fortnight in Shravan month (July-August). Like Pausha Putrada, this Ekadashi is observed by couples desiring progeny, seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu for children.
The Skanda Purana tells of King Dhritirashtra and his queen, who were blessed with a hundred sons after observing Shravana Putrada Ekadashi with complete devotion. The king had been childless for many years and had tried every remedy without success. On the advice of sage Vyasa, he observed this fast with his queen, spending the day in prayer and the night in vigil. Lord Vishnu, moved by their sincerity, blessed them with the gift of a hundred Kaurava princes. This powerful story has made Shravana Putrada Ekadashi especially revered by childless couples across India.
In Odisha, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is observed with special prayers for the blessing of children. Couples fast without grains, perform Vishnu puja with flowers, fruits, and tulsi leaves, and recite the Vishnu Sahasranama. The fast is broken on Dwadashi after offering food to Brahmins and seeking their blessings. It is also observed by parents who pray for the well-being of their children, and by young people who pray for a virtuous life partner.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Childless couples observe a complete fast seeking progeny. Spend the day in prayer, perform special pujas, and break the fast on Dwadashi.
- Observe a complete fast during the day.
- Spend the day in prayer and chanting of Vishnu mantras.
- Read or listen to the Ekadashi Vrat Katha.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after performing Vishnu puja.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: Fast broken on Dwadashi with a vegetarian meal after Vishnu puja.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Wake before sunrise and take a ritual bath.
- Offer prayers and flowers to Lord Vishnu.
- Chant Vishnu mantras throughout the day.
- Offer tulsi leaves and prasad to the deity.
- Break the fast on Dwadashi after puja.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the bright fortnight in Shravan month (July-August).
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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