When Shravan Putrada Ekadashi is: Shravan Putrada Ekadashi is a sacred day celebrated on the 11th day (Ekadaashi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) In the Hindu month of Shravan. Falling on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, this Ekadashi is particularly revered by the couples interested children, especially a son who can carry out the ancestral rites (reverence) required according to the Drink Panchang. It is also called Pavitra Ekadashi Or Paryopana ekadashi In the Vaishnava tradition, where Lord Vishnu Is the main deity of worship.
Major time for Shravan Putrada Ekadashi 2025
Here are important dates and time according to Drik Panchang:
Ekadashi begins: 11:41 am on August 4, 2025
Ekadashi ends: 01:12 PM on August 5, 2025
Parana (Breaking fasting): August 6, from 05:45 am to 08:26 am
Dwadashi ends: August 6 02:08 pm
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi 2025: History and Importance
Putrada Ekadashi, which means “the donor of sons”, is seen twice a year, once in Pasha (December -January) and again in Shravan (July -August). While Pasha Ekadashi is more widely followed in North India, the Shravan version holds more importance in other parts of the country.
According to the Drick Almanac, “The primary belief behind this fast stems from the Hindu understanding that only a son can perform the necessary death ritual for the soul of the departed only to ensure salvation (liberation).
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi 2025: Fasting rules and rituals
Who should observe: Couples wishing for children, especially a male baby
How to fast: A strict fasting is observed, often Nirjala (without water), although some take fruits and milk
Night vigilance: Devotees wake up through the night, chant the names and reading scriptures of Vishnu.
Parana: After the end of Hari Vasara, the next day should be done during Dwadashi Titi
Avoid: Breaking fasting during the middle; Rituals should be pure on time and pure
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Story of King Mahajit
The story of King Mahajit is often read during Shravan Putrada Ekadashi. A great and the ruler of the greatness, Mahajit had everything, but a child. He was deeply saddened, he sought spiritual help. His ministers consulted the sage Lomasha, who meditated and revealed the sin of Mahajit, he once denied a thirsty cow of water during the Ekadashi. Although he fasted that day, but in his previous life, the sin of selfishness resulted in this one as a result of childishness.
The sage advised that the king and his subjects should inspect Shravan Putrada Ekadashi with full devotion. If they all fast and dedicate the spiritual ability to the king, their curse will be removed. People advised, and in the appointed time, the queen bored a son.
This story emphasizes the intensive karma effect of our actions and the power of collective belief and redemption.
Regional names and variations
North India: Pausha Putrada focuses more on ekadashi
The rest of India: Shravan gives more reverence to Putrada Ekadashi
Vaishnav: Honoring Vishnu, see it as Pavitopana Ekadashi
Smart vs Vaishnav: Fast in smartth houses on the first day; The second day is for widows, monk and salvation
Spiritual and social relevance
While being a son focuses on having a son, the broad spiritual tech avera is redemption through honest prayer and righteous deeds. It is a single -handed highlights:
1. Karma and redemption: Previous tasks, even small, lifetime can result in results
2. Power of collective devotion: Community united in prayer can change destiny
3. Importance of rituals: Hinduism has deep spiritual significance on ancestral rituals and consistentness of religion through children.
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi is more than a day of fasting, it is a spiritual bridge between karma and hope, between previous mistakes and future blessings. Whether it is seen with the will of a child or as a means of spiritual development, it outlines the unanimous honest devotion and transformative power of rituals.
Pair looking for divine grace, or even with the aim of strengthening their spiritual discipline, can find deep meaning and peace in viewing this ancient tradition.
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