Shravana
Putrada
Ekadashi
2026

Every year, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the Shukla Paksha in the holy month of Shravana. The name “Putrada” suggests (Putra = Son/Child, Da = Giver), this Ekadashi is the granter of children. It is observed by couples wishing for a child and by parents seeking the long life and well-being of their children.

When is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi in 2026? Date, Timings & Muhurat

To observe this sacred Ekadashi this year, the correct date and the tithis are mentioned below:

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Date: Sunday, 23 August 2026

Ekadashi (Vrata) Tithi Begins: 23 August 2026 at 2:00 AM

Ekadashi (Vrata) Tithi Ends: 24 August 2026 at 4:18 AM

The fast breaking timing: August 24, 2026 from 1:37 PM to 4:12 PM

What is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

On the eleventh lunar day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) in the month of Shravana, people celebrate Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, a vrata devoted to Lord Vishnu. Seeking divine grace, inner purity, familial peace, and spiritual development are at the core of the vrat. Devotees solicit blessings that permeate their life and relationships by fasting, praying, and concentrating on higher consciousness.

Shravana Ekadashi Puja & Vrat Vidhi

While detailed methods can vary regionally, the essence of observing Shravana Putrada Ekadashi lies in dedication, purity, and devotion. Below is a practical and spiritually aligned vidhi:

• Early Morning Preparation: Wake up during Brahma Muhurat (pre-dawn) or early in the morning, bathe, and wear clean clothes. Take the vow with devotion.
• Altar Setup: Arrange an altar for Lord Vishnu — place his picture or idol, and decorate it with Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, and fruits.
• Sankalp: Couples desiring a child should take a joint Sankalp (vow) before Lord Vishnu or Bal Gopal (Baby Krishna).
• Offerings: Offer seasonal fruits, Tulsi leaves, and Makhan-Mishri (Butter and Sugar) to the deity.
• Jhulan Service: Since this coincides with Jhulan Yatra, placing Baby Krishna in a small swing and rocking him is considered highly auspicious.
• Prayer & Chanting: Recite the mantra “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” repeatedly. Chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama or listening to the vrat story deepens concentration on the Divine.
• Abstention: Avoid grains, onions, garlic, meat, alcohol, and tamasic activities; focus on simple sattvic nourishment if opting for a partial fast.
• Night Vigil (Jagaran): Staying awake, singing bhajans and meditating through the night is considered especially meritorious.
• Listen to Shravana Putrada Ekadashi story (katha): anytime during the fast observance and specially during doing puja
• Parana Next Morning: Break the fast on Dwadashi after sunrise during the prescribed Parana time on 24 August 2026. Do not break the fast before this period.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Fasting Rules

• Beans and grains are prohibited to eat on Ekadashi.
• The killing of any animal is prohibited on this day for the devotee.
• Sleeping during the day is not allowed on Ekadashi and the next day is on Dvadashi.
• On Dwadashi (the day after Ekadashi), devotees are not to eat in another person's house, have only one meal, Honey and Urad-dal (black lentil) been not to be consumed, eating on Bell metal plate or cutlery is prohibited and should not massage oil on the body.

What not to eat on Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

During Shravana Putrada Ekadashi fast, devotees typically cease from consuming grains, lentils, certain vegetables, and specific spices. Here are some food items that are usually avoided during this fast:

• Wheat, rice, barley, corn, millet, etc. are avoided as they are grains.
• Beans, chickpeas, lentils, peas, etc. are avoided due to their grain-like properties.
• Onion and Garlic - These are believed to increase urges and therefore are generally avoided during Ekadashi fasting.
• Brinjals and Mushrooms are considered tamasic and are avoided by some during Ekadashi fasting.
• Some people avoid “hing” as it is believed to disturb the purity of the mind during fasting.
• All forms of meat, fish, and eggs are avoided during the fast.
• Consumption of alcohol and stimulants like caffeine is prohibited during Ekadashi fasting.
• Fermented foods like yogurt, cheese, and vinegar are often avoided.
• Packaged and processed foods containing additives, preservatives, and artificial flavors are generally avoided as they are considered impure.

What to eat on Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Fast?

This is usually the first thing beginners search for. And the answer depends on how strictly someone keeps the vrat.

Some devotees observe Nirjala fasting without water. Others keep a partial fast and eat once. Many people stay on fruits and milk through the day.

Common foods during Shravana Putrada Ekadashi fasting include:

• sabudana
• potatoes
• makhana
• fruits
• milk
• dry fruits
• sweet potatoes

Simple food is preferred. Heavy meals usually defeat the purpose of fasting anyway.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Benefits

• Harmony and Blessings for Family Life
• Observing this Vrat blesses with a son
• Relieves devotees of sins and paves the path to Moksha
• Detoxify the body and rejuvenates the energy

Significance of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

This Ekadashi is also known as Pavitropana Ekadashi. In some regions, devotees offer cotton wicks (Pavitra) dipped in ghee or Panchamrit to Lord Vishnu, seeking forgiveness for sins.

It holds special importance because observing this Vrat washes away obstacles that prevent childbirth and ensures the lineage continues. It is said that even those who do not have a son can attain salvation (Moksha) by observing this fast.