What is Putrada Ekadasi?

Putrada Ekadasi is the ekādaśī tithi, the eleventh lunar day, of the waxing fortnight (śukla pakṣa) of Pauṣa. Its name signifies "the giver of progeny". Like every Ekadasi, it is observed by fasting and remembrance of Lord Viṣṇu. The sacred narrative and transcendental fruits (phalaśruti) of Putrada are preserved in Purāṇas.

When is Putrada Ekadasi observed?

Putrada Ekadasi falls on the ekādaśī tithi of the waxing fortnight of Pauṣa in the Hindu lunar calendar. The exact Gregorian date varies each year because the lunar calendar shifts relative to the solar year. Smārta and Vaiṣṇava observers occasionally fast on different civil days when the tithi spans two sunrises; see the timings table above for your locality's exact window.

Who is worshipped on Putrada Ekadasi?

Putrada Ekadasi, like all Ekadasis, is dedicated to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa / Mahāviṣṇu. Traditional devotional observances include chanting the Viṣṇu-sahasranāma, reading the corresponding chapter from Purāṇas, hearing the sacred katha, and meditating on the divine holy names.

What is the spiritual fruit (phalaśruti) of observing Putrada Ekadasi?

Canonical scriptures declare that observing Putrada Ekadasi bestows: Liberation from accumulated sins and attainment of Viṣṇuloka.. Across all sacred Ekadasis, the fast purifies consciousness, dissolves karmic impressions, and elevates the soul toward spiritual liberation.

How is Putrada Ekadasi observed?

A complete observance begins the prior evening (Daśamī) with a light sattvic meal, followed by a dedicated fast on Ekadasi day. Devotees may observe nirjala (without water), phalahāra (fruits, milk, and water), or a single sattvic meal according to physical capacity. Grains, rice, wheat, beans, onion, and garlic are strictly avoided. The fast concludes on Dvādaśī morning during the designated pāraṇa window with sacred Caraṇāmṛta and Tulasī.

What is the difference between Smārta and Vaiṣṇava observance of Putrada Ekadasi?

On most occasions, both traditions observe the fast on the identical date. A variation occurs during an atirikta Ekādaśī when the tithi spans two consecutive sunrises. Smārtas fast on the first day (Viddhā), while Vaiṣṇavas observe the fast on the subsequent morning (Śuddhā), ensuring adherence to Dvādaśī touching sunrise.

Putrada Ekadasi (Pausha)

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Putrada Ekadasi (Pausha)

Sacred Observance

The giver of progeny

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Sacred Purāṇic Legend & Dialogue

The Legend of Putrada Ekadasi (Pausha)

Includes Sanskrit Recitation

The giver of progeny

Preserved across canonical scriptures to dissolve spiritual burdens, bestow clarity, and elevate consciousness.

• Dialogue with Śrī Kṛṣṇa• Dissolution of Sins• Liberation (Mokṣa)

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Need guidance on observances? Read the canonical Ekādaśī Fasting Rules : what to eat, what to avoid, the three vrata intensities, and breaking rules (pāraṇa).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Putrada Ekadasi?: Putrada Ekadasi is the ekādaśī tithi, the eleventh lunar day, of the waxing fortnight (śukla pakṣa) of Pauṣa. Its name signifies "the giver of progeny". Like every Ekadasi, it is observed by fasting and remembrance of Lord Viṣṇu. The sacred narrative and transcendental fruits (phalaśruti) of Putrada are preserved in Purāṇas.
When is Putrada Ekadasi observed?: Putrada Ekadasi falls on the ekādaśī tithi of the waxing fortnight of Pauṣa in the Hindu lunar calendar. The exact Gregorian date varies each year because the lunar calendar shifts relative to the solar year. Smārta and Vaiṣṇava observers occasionally fast on different civil days when the tithi spans two sunrises; see the timings table above for your locality's exact window.
Who is worshipped on Putrada Ekadasi?: Putrada Ekadasi, like all Ekadasis, is dedicated to Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa / Mahāviṣṇu. Traditional devotional observances include chanting the Viṣṇu-sahasranāma, reading the corresponding chapter from Purāṇas, hearing the sacred katha, and meditating on the divine holy names.
What is the spiritual fruit (phalaśruti) of observing Putrada Ekadasi?: Canonical scriptures declare that observing Putrada Ekadasi bestows: Liberation from accumulated sins and attainment of Viṣṇuloka.. Across all sacred Ekadasis, the fast purifies consciousness, dissolves karmic impressions, and elevates the soul toward spiritual liberation.
How is Putrada Ekadasi observed?: A complete observance begins the prior evening (Daśamī) with a light sattvic meal, followed by a dedicated fast on Ekadasi day. Devotees may observe nirjala (without water), phalahāra (fruits, milk, and water), or a single sattvic meal according to physical capacity. Grains, rice, wheat, beans, onion, and garlic are strictly avoided. The fast concludes on Dvādaśī morning during the designated pāraṇa window with sacred Caraṇāmṛta and Tulasī.
What is the difference between Smārta and Vaiṣṇava observance of Putrada Ekadasi?: On most occasions, both traditions observe the fast on the identical date. A variation occurs during an atirikta Ekādaśī when the tithi spans two consecutive sunrises. Smārtas fast on the first day (Viddhā), while Vaiṣṇavas observe the fast on the subsequent morning (Śuddhā), ensuring adherence to Dvādaśī touching sunrise.

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