Ekadashi fast has great importance in Hinduism. This fast brings happiness and prosperity in life and maintains prosperity in the house. Every year there are 24 Ekadashis, which have different names and significance. Out of these, Putrada Ekadashi falling in the month of Sawan is considered especially beneficial.

When is Sawan Putrada Ekadashi?

Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Sawan month is called Putrada Ekadashi. This year in 2024, Sawan Putrada Ekadashi is falling on 16th August, Friday. Fast will be observed on this day and the fast will be broken the next day i.e. on 17th August.

• Sawan Putrada Ekadashi date starts: 15 August at 10:26 am
• Sawan Putrada Ekadashi date ends: 16 August at 09:39 am
• Parana time: 17 August from 05:51 am to 08:05 am

Importance of Putrada Ekadashi

The fast of Putrada Ekadashi is especially observed for the birth of a child and the happiness and prosperity of the child. Astrologers say that the worship of Lord Vishnu and Shri Krishna on this day has special significance. It is believed that the person who observes the fast of Putrada Ekadashi with proper rituals gets the blessing of having a child. Also, if mothers observe this fast, then the life of their children remains happy and healthy. This fast removes all the troubles related to the child and increases their age and health.

Measures to be taken on Putrada Ekadashi

Some special measures can be taken on Putrada Ekadashi to get the happiness of children and to get rid of the problems in their lives.

1. Laddu Gopal idol: On this day, bring home the idol of Laddu Gopal with copper matted hair and serve and worship him. This will ensure good progeny.
2. Yellow flowers and sandalwood tilak: If your child is going through mental stress, then on Putrada Ekadashi offer yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu and apply sandalwood tilak. Perform the puja with the children and install Vidya Yantra.
3. Offering of Kheer: If there is any problem in the career or business of the child, then worship Lord Vishnu on the day of Putrada Ekadashi and offer him Kheer. Do add Tulsi leaves in the Kheer.

The fast of Sawan Putrada Ekadashi is very important for the happiness of children, their long life and prosperity. On this day, Lord Vishnu should be worshipped with rituals and measures should be taken to solve problems related to children. By observing this Ekadashi, happiness, prosperity and peace remain in life, and every wish of the children is fulfilled.

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