Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 Date
Putrada Ekadashi is observed two times in a year. Paush Shukla Paksha Ekadashi is known as Paush Putrada Ekadashi and Ekadashi during Shravan Shukla Paksha is known as Shravana Putrada Ekadashi.
Paush Shukla Paksha Ekadashi usually falls in month of December or January while Shravan Shukla Paksha Ekadashi falls in month of July or August as per English calendar. Putrada Ekadashi during Paush month is more popular in North Indian states while Putrada Ekadashi during Shravana month is considered important for people in other states.
The name Putrada has been derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Putr’ which means ‘son’ and ‘ada’ which means ‘giving’. Vedas describe Lord Vishnu as the one who can fulfill all your wishes and desires. So, those couples who pray to Sri Vishnu for a son on this day, it is believed that their wish is fulfilled.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi fast is observed and celebrated by the married couple who do not have a son for a quite long time after their marriage.
