Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

Putrada Ekadashi (lit. "ekadashi that is the giver of sons") is a

Putrada Ekadashi
Hindu holy day, which falls on the 11th lunar day (ekadashi) of the
fortnight of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Pausha Also called Pausha Putrada
(December–January). This day is also known as Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
Ekadashi, to differentiate it from the other Putrada Ekadashi in Observed by Hindus
Shravana (July–August), which is also called Shravana Putrada
Ekadashi.[2] Couples fast on this day and worship the god Vishnu Type Hindu
for a good son.[3] This day is especially observed by Vaishnavas, Significance For having a son
followers of Vishnu. A son is considered entirely important in Observances Prayers and
Hindu society as he takes care of the parents in their old age in life religious rituals,
and by offering shraddha (ancestor rites) ensures well-being of his
including puja to
parents in the after-life. While each ekadashi is prescribed for
Vishnu
certain goals, the goal of having sons is so great that two Putrada
("giver of sons") ekadashis are devoted to it. Rest of the goals do Date Decided by the
not enjoy this privilege.[4][5] lunar calendar

Legend
The Bhavishya Purana reveals the tale of Putrada Ekadashi as told by the god Krishna to the king
Yudhishthira.[6] Once, king of Bhadravati, Suketuman and his queen Shaibya were grieved by the absence
of progeny. The couple as well as their dead ancestors were worried that without some one to offer
shraddha, they will not be at peace and will become lost souls after death. Frustrated, the king left his
kingdom and went to the forest unbeknownst to everyone. After wandering the forest for days, Suketuman
reached the ashram of some sages on the bank of Lake Manasarovar on Putrada Ekadashi. The sages
revealed that they were the ten divine Vishvadevas. They advised the king to observe the Putrada Ekadashi
fast to attain a son. The king complied and returned to the kingdom. Soon, the king was blessed by a son,
who grew up to become a heroic king.[7][8]

Practices
Women who long for a son fast and pray to Vishnu on Putrada Ekadashi. Couples also worship the deity
for well-being for their children.[9] Grains, beans, cereals, and certain vegetables and spices are avoided on
this day.[10] This Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is more popular in North India, while other states give more
importance to the Shravana one.[2]

References
1. Ekadashi Dates Calendar 2017 (http://ekadashivrat.com/ekadashi-calendar-ekadashi-dates/
13/)
2. "Shravana Putrada Ekadashi" (http://www.drikpanchang.com/ekadashis/putrada/shravana-p
utrada-ekadashi-date-time.html). Drik Panchang .com. Retrieved 17 November 2012.
3. Dr. Bhojraj Dwivedi (2006). Religious basis of Hindu beliefs. Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
p. 172. ISBN 978-81-288-1239-2.
 4. James G. Lochtefeld (2002). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: Volume Two (https://
archive.org/details/illustratedencyc0000loch/page/540). The Rosen Publishing Group.
pp. 540–1 (https://archive.org/details/illustratedencyc0000loch/page/540). ISBN 978-0-8239-
3180-4.
5. Lochtefeld, James G. (2002). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Hinduism: A-M (https://books.g
oogle.com/books?id=5kl0DYIjUPgC&q=Putrada+Ekadashi&pg=PA227). ABC-CLIO.
pp. 218–9. ISBN 9781598842050. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
6. "Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2021 पर जानें पूर्ण मोक्ष प्राप्ति की सतभक्ति विधि" (https://news.jagatgu
rurampalji.org/shravana-putrada-ekadashi-in-hindi/). S A NEWS. 2021-08-18. Retrieved
2021-08-18.
7. Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha-shukla Ekadashi) (http://www.nchtuk.org/content.php?id=176) by
The National Council of Hindu Temples (UK).
8. "Putrada Ekadasi" (http://www.hknet.org.nz/ekadasi-4.htm). ISKCON. 1986. Retrieved
16 November 2012.
9. Poojan Vidhi (http://www.poojanvidhi.com/putrada-ekadashi-vrat-katha.php#Processa)
10. Melton, J. Gordon (2011). Religious Celebrations: An Encyclopedia of Holidays, Festivals,
Solemn Observances, and Spiritual Commemorations (https://books.google.com/books?id=l
D_2J7W_2hQC&q=Putrada+Ekadashi&pg=PA722). ABC-CLIO. p. 722.
ISBN 9781598842050. Retrieved 16 November 2012.

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