Putrada Ekadashi 2026 Date

📅 Date: July 24, 2026

📜 Name: Putrada Ekadashi

🧘 Tithi: Ekadashi

🌌 Nakshatra: Mula

🌓 Paksha: Shukla (Shravana)

📆 Weekday: Friday

🕒 Start-End Timing: Begins – 09:26 PM, Jul 23
Ends – 08:15 PM, Jul 24

Parana (Break Fast)

📅 Date: 2026-07-25

🌞 Sunrise: 06:00 AM

🧘 Tithi After Sunrise: Dwadashi (Shukla)

 Putrada Ekadashi is so famous among followers of the Hindu religion.  Putrada means “giver of sons”. It is also called Pavitropana or Pavitra Ekadashi. The name clearly shows how important it is to married couples who want a child, especially a son.

Devotees of lord Vishnu show their depth of devotion on this day. Couples who want sons will recite mantras and engage in fasting in a very disciplined manner. It is believed that Lord Vishnu gives his ears to the prayers that have deep meaning.

According to the Bhavishya Purana, King Mahijit and his queen were blessed with a son after doing this vrat under Sage Lomesh’s direction.

This day is not just about praying to god for a son, as you can embrace discipline and religious activities. This will leave you feeling satisfied by the end of the day.  Because of the positivity of this auspicious day, the minds of devotees will also get clarity. 

People find it whenever they pray. On this auspicious day, they can alleviate their heart’s burden by praying to Lord Vishnu. Chanting mantras and following rituals will also boost the mindset of the devotees. The newlywed couples will usually wait for this day to arrive so that they can pray about their concerns to their beloved god.

🕉️ Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Katha

Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Kashi, there lived a devoted couple named Raghav and Sita. They were blessed with all the luxuries in life, but they were saddened by the fact that they did not have any children. They longed for a child to carry on their lineage and to perform their last rites after they passed away.

One day, a saint visited their home and upon hearing about their longing for a child, he advised them to observe the fast of Putrada Ekadashi. He explained that observing this fast with utmost devotion and faith would bless them with a child.

Raghav and Sita were overjoyed at this news and immediately decided to observe the fast. They woke up early in the morning, took a holy bath, and performed the necessary rituals. Throughout the day, they refrained from eating and drinking, and spent their time in prayer and meditation.

As the day turned into night, they continued their prayers with unwavering faith. At the stroke of midnight, the couple was blessed with a divine vision of Lord Vishnu, who appeared before them and blessed them with a boon. He granted them a son who would bring them great joy and prosperity.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Raghav and Sita thanked the Lord for his blessings and vowed to observe the fast of Putrada Ekadashi every year to express their gratitude.

True to the Lord’s words, Raghav and Sita were blessed with a beautiful and healthy son, who brought immense happiness to their lives. They raised him with love and devotion, and he grew up to be a virtuous and pious individual.

From that day on, Raghav and Sita observed the fast of Putrada Ekadashi every year, not only to express their gratitude for their son but also to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu for the well-being of their family.

And so, the fast of Putrada Ekadashi became a sacred tradition in their family, and it was passed down from generation to generation, bringing blessings and prosperity to their descendants.

So, on this auspicious day of Putrada Ekadashi, let us all observe the fast with devotion and faith, seeking the blessings of Lord Vishnu for the well-being of our families and the fulfillment of our desires. May this fast bring happiness, prosperity, and abundance in our lives. Jai Shri Krishna!

🪔 Putrada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi

Putrada Ekadashi is a special Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed for the well-being of children and to seek blessings for having a child. Here is a step-by-step Puja Vidhi for Putrada Ekadashi 2026:

1. Begin the Puja by taking a bath and wearing clean clothes.
2. Set up a clean and sacred space for the Puja, preferably facing the east.
3. Place a picture or idol of Lord Vishnu on a clean platform or altar.
4. Light a ghee lamp and incense sticks to create a divine atmosphere.
5. Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to the deity as a form of Bhog (offering).
6. Chant the Vishnu Sahasranama or any other Vishnu Stotra to invoke the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
7. Recite the story and significance of Putrada Ekadashi to all the family members present.
8. Offer prayers and seek blessings for the well-being of children and to be blessed with a child if desired.
9. Perform Aarti with the ghee lamp and offer your prayers to Lord Vishnu.
10. Conclude the Puja by distributing Prasad to all the family members and seeking their blessings.

It is important to observe a fast on the day of Putrada Ekadashi and break the fast on the next day during the Parana time. Seek the guidance of a priest or knowledgeable person for the exact timings and rituals for Putrada Ekadashi in 2026.

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