Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is an auspicious Hindu fasting day that is celebrated with great devotion. Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is also known by the name Pavitropana Ekadashi and Pavitra Ekadashi. It is celebrated on the 11th lunar day, also known as Ekadashi in the Hindu month of Shravana which falls in July or August in the Gregorian calendar. Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2024 falls on Friday, August 16, 2024. The term ‘Putrada’ means ‘giver of sons’, and this Ekadashi is particularly auspicious for married women who are wishing for a male child. Devotees observe a strict fast on this day and worship Lord Vishnu, specifically in his form as Lord Narayana.

Putrada Ekadashi is observed two times in a year – once on Ekadashi during Paush Shukla Paksha and Ekadashi during Shravan Shukla Paksha are known as Putrada Ekadashi. Shravan Shukla Paksha Ekadashi currently falls in July or August in the Gregorian calendar while Paush Shukla Paksha Ekadashi currently falls in December or January. In this article, let’s know more about Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2024 date, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, rituals and the significance of this auspicious day.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2024 Date

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2024 falls on Friday, August 16, 2024.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2024 Auspicious Timings and Shubh Muhurat

  • In August, Parana Time (time of breaking the fast) is from 06:20 AM to 08:05 AM. One can do Parana anytime during this time.

  • On Parana Day Dwadashi End Moment will be at 08:05 AM.

  • The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 10:26 AM on August 15, 2024 and end at 09:39 AM on August 16, 2024

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi and Rituals

  • On the day of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, devotees should wake up early in the morning, take a bath and wear clean clothes.

  • A 24-hour fast is observed by devotees. The fast lasts from sunrise on the Ekadashi day until sunrise the next day (Dwadashi).

  • The fast can be observed as a complete fast, without water, or as a partial fast, where fruits and milk are consumed.

  • This day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and hence devotees visit temples, offer prayers, chant Vishnu Sahasranama (the thousand names of Vishnu), and read or listen to the story associated with Shravana Putrada Ekadashi.

  • As per religious beliefs, it is said that observing the fast with devotion can fulfil the desire for a child. It's also a day for seeking forgiveness and cleansing sins.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Significance

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is one of the two Putrada Ekadashis observed during the year, the other one being in the month of Pausha, known as Pausha Putrada Ekadashi which falls in December or January. Like all Ekadashis, devotees worship Lord Vishnu on these ekadashis and seek his blessings on this day, especially by husband and wife, who do not have a son for a long time after marriage. This day is especially observed by Vaishnavas, the followers of Lord Vishnu.

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