Putrada Ekadashi Date Calculator
Calculate the authentic Vedic dates for Pausha & Shravana Putrada Ekadashi. Plan your Vrat for progeny blessings and prosperity.
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About Putrada Ekadashi
Putrada Ekadashi means “giver of sons” (Putra-da). It is a sacred day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed by couples wishing for a child or for the health and well-being of their children. According to the Bhavishya Purana, observing this fast washes away sins and grants the merit of performing an Ashwamedha Yajna.
This Ekadashi falls twice a year:
- Pausha Putrada Ekadashi: Occurs in December or January (Waxing moon of Pausha month).
- Shravana Putrada Ekadashi: Occurs in July or August (Waxing moon of Shravana month), also known as Pavitropana Ekadashi.
Scientific & Spiritual Significance
Fasting on Ekadashi (the 11th lunar day) has profound effects on the body and mind. The moon’s gravitational pull affects the water content in our body. Fasting helps in detoxification, improves digestion, and calms the mind, making it easier to meditate and connect with the divine.
Vrat Vidhi (Rituals for the Fast)
To gain the full benefits of Putrada Ekadashi, devotees follow strict rituals:
1. The Pre-Fast (Dashami)
The day before Ekadashi, eat only ‘Satvik’ food (no onion, garlic, non-veg) and finish your meal before sunset. Avoid rice completely.
2. The Fasting Day (Ekadashi)
Wake up during Brahma Muhurat, take a bath, and worship Lord Vishnu or Bal Gopal (Baby Krishna). Offer Tulsi leaves, yellow flowers, and Panchamrit. You can observe a Nirjala Vrat (no water) or a Phalahari Vrat (fruits and milk).
3. Breaking the Fast (Parana)
The fast must be broken on the next day (Dwadashi) after sunrise but before the Dwadashi Tithi ends. Offer food to a Brahmin or a needy person before breaking your fast.
Powerful Mantra
Chant the following mantra 108 times using a Tulsi Mala:
“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. While it is famous for progeny blessings, unmarried devotees fast to remove obstacles in marriage, find a good life partner, and seek spiritual growth.
You can eat non-grain foods (Phalahar) such as fruits, nuts, milk, curd, paneer, potatoes, sabudana (sago), and rock salt (Sendha Namak). Strictly avoid rice, wheat, pulses, and table salt.
This tool uses a verified Vedic Panchang database for dates up to 2035 and a lunar projection algorithm for future dates, ensuring high accuracy for planning purposes.
Eating rice on Ekadashi is strictly forbidden in Hinduism. If eaten unknowingly, ask for forgiveness from Lord Vishnu and continue your fast with devotion. Do not break the fast mid-way.
Sometimes the Ekadashi Tithi spans two days. ‘Smarta’ (householders) fast on the first day, while ‘Vaishnava’ (sanyasis) fast on the second. This calculator provides the standard date for householders.