Putrada Ekadashi 2026: When Is the Second Ekadashi of August? Check Date, Tithi & Shubh Muhurat
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When is the second Ekadashi of August 2026? Know Putrada Ekadashi date, tithi, Parana time, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi and significance.
Putrada Ekadashi 2026 is one of the most auspicious Ekadashi festivals in the month of Shravana. This auspicious vratha is connected to Lord Vishnu, and is particularly associated with prayer for children, welfare of the family, spiritual development and satisfaction of the desires of the devotee. In 2026, the second Ekadashi of August occurs on Sunday, August 23, whereas the Vaishnavas perform this on Monday, August 24.
When Is Putrada Ekadashi 2026?
According to Hindu Panchang, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 shall occur on August 23, 2026. Ekadashi Tithi starts at 2:00 a.m. on August 23 and ends on 4:18 a.m. on August 24.
The day of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi for Vaishnavites is, however, Monday, August 24, 2026. The discrepancy arises due to the differences in the traditional methods followed for calculating this fasting day.
Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Important Timings
Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 2:00 AM, August 23, 2026
Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 4:18 AM, August 24, 2026
General Parana: 1:41 PM to 4:16 PM, August 24, 2026
Vaishnava Putrada Ekadashi: August 24, 2026
Vaishnava Parana: 5:55 AM to 6:20 AM, August 25, 2026
There can be slight variations in timings depending on the place and the mode of calculation of Panchang. Therefore, locals must ascertain local sunrise and also ascertain the Panchang for the area before starting or ending the fast. As per Drik Panchang, August 23 is the date for the general Shravana Putrada Ekadashi whereas August 24 is the day for Vaishnavites.
Why Is Putrada Ekadashi Considered So Important?
Putrada means giver of a son or child. For many years, this Ekadashi was related to the wish for having a child or blessing the family with spiritual prosperity and happiness.
The devotees observe this vrat with full devotion to God. Sincere worshiping of God Vishnu during Putrada Ekadashi gives divine blessings and helps to overcome spiritual difficulties in the life of a person's family.
Observance of the vrat is not limited only by the wish of having children. As any Ekadashi, it is an occasion for the development of self-control, devotion, charity, and mental purity.
In Sanatangyan, one should understand the deep meaning of Putrada Ekadashi beyond material aspirations. The vrat teaches how to have faith, surrender, and lead a disciplined spiritual life.
Spiritual Significance of the Vrat
Putrada Ekadashi is observed with devotion to God Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi. Devotees think that sincere fasting, prayer, giving alms, and remembering of God Vishnu purify the mind.
Here is one of the beautiful verses in Bhagavad Gita describing the significance of the humble offerings of devotion:
पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति।
तदहं भक्त्युपहृतमश्नामि प्रयतात्मनः॥
“Whoever offers Me with devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, that offering of devotion is accepted.”
The above-quoted verse describes the essence that devotion outweighs anything else. Simple offerings with full devotion have greater spiritual significance for the devotee.
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Putrada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
Here is the simple Puja Vidhi that may be followed based on the tradition of one’s family:
Wake up early and take a bath before beginning the day's worship.
Clean the home temple and prepare a clean space for Lord Vishnu.
Take a Sankalp to observe the Ekadashi vrat with devotion.
Place an image or idol of Lord Vishnu and light a diya.
Offer flowers, sandalwood, fruits and Tulsi leaves.
Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” or recite Vishnu Sahasranama.
Spend time listening to or reading stories associated with Lord Vishnu and Ekadashi.
Maintain sattvic conduct and avoid grains, rice, onion, garlic and other foods traditionally avoided during Ekadashi.
Observe a water-only, fruit-based or stricter fast according to health, ability and family tradition.
Perform Vishnu Puja and charity before breaking the fast during the appropriate Parana period.
What Should Be Avoided on Putrada Ekadashi?
Devotees do not take rice, cereals, beans, grains and even onion and garlic in their diets during Ekadashi days. They may go with fruits and milk or any fasting foods according to the permitted foods in fastings. The devotees who follow the Nirjala fasts should consider their own health before adopting such type of fasting.
Prayer, self-restraint, kindness, donation and remembrance of the Lord Vishnu are equally important as fasting in the Ekadashi fast.
To sum up, Putrada Ekadashi 2026 is an auspicious occasion where one may seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu through fasting, prayers and devotion.
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