Shravana Putrada Ekadashi falls in July–August during the Shukla Paksha of the Shravana month.
It is especially observed by childless couples seeking progeny through Lord Vishnu's blessings.
Devotees observe Nirjala or fruit-only fasts and worship Lord Vishnu throughout the night.
This Ekadashi is known to purify sins and ensure the prosperity of one's family lineage.
The fast is broken (Parana) the next day after sunrise when the Ekadashi Tithi ends.
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is a highly auspicious fasting day observed on the Ekadashi (11th day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Shravana (July–August). It is especially significant for couples desiring progeny, as “Putrada” means "giver of sons." Devotees believe that observing this Ekadashi with full devotion blesses them with children and ensures the well-being and prosperity of their lineage. This Ekadashi is primarily observed in North India, while a similar Ekadashi with the same name is also observed in Pausha month in other parts of India.
On this day, devotees perform strict fasting, avoiding grains and consuming only fruits and water. They stay awake at night, singing devotional songs and reading scriptures like the Vishnu Sahasranama and Bhagavad Gita. Worship of Lord Vishnu in his Narayana form is central to the rituals, along with offering tulsi leaves, incense, and flowers. Observing Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is considered to remove sins and grant moksha (liberation), apart from fulfilling the desire for a virtuous offspring. Parana, or breaking the fast, is done on the next day after sunrise and only after Ekadashi Tithi ends. The observance symbolizes devotion, purity, and gratitude to Lord Vishnu.
