Shravan Putrada Ekadashi is a significant Hindu fasting day observed on the Ekadashi (11th day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase) during the month of Shravan (July-August). This Ekadashi is particularly revered by devotees seeking blessings for the well-being of their children. "Putrada" means "giver of sons," and it is believed that observing this fast with devotion can bless couples with progeny.
Rituals and Observance:
- Fasting: Devotees observe a strict fast, abstaining from food and sometimes even water, from sunrise on the day of Ekadashi until the next morning.
- Worship: Vishnu, especially in his form as Lord Krishna, is worshiped. Devotees perform puja, recite or listen to the Vishnu Sahasranama, and read or narrate the story of Putrada Ekadashi.
- Charity and Good Deeds: It's customary to engage in acts of charity and donate food, clothes, or money to the needy, seeking blessings for their children's prosperity and happiness.
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi is considered highly auspicious and is observed with great devotion, especially by those desiring the birth of a child or the well-being of their existing children.
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi falls on Friday, August 16, 2024. The Parana time for this day is between 06:15 AM and 08:05 AM on August 17 .
