Pudra Ekadshi 2025: Is It on 30 December or 31 December? Date, Tithi, and Significance

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is an important day in Hinduism, considered a sacred day. This fast is observed on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Pausha month. 

This day is entirely dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and worshipping Lord Vishnu is the prescribed practice on this day. As the name Putrada Ekadashi suggests, it is the "Ekadashi that bestows sons." This Ekadashi falls in the months of December and January. Putrada Ekadashi occurs twice a year: Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, which falls in July-August, and Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, which falls in December-January. Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is more popular in North India, while other regions give more importance to Shravana Putrada Ekadashi.  This day is especially celebrated by Vaishnavas, the followers of Lord Vishnu. In Hindu society, having a son is considered highly important because he takes care of his parents in their old age and performs the Shraddha rituals after their death. While each Ekadashi is dedicated to specific purposes, the goal of having a son is so significant that two Ekadashis are dedicated to it.

Auspicious Time for Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

• Ekadashi Tithi Begins: December 30, 2025 (Tuesday) at 7:50 AM

• Ekadashi Tithi Ends: December 31, 2025 (Wednesday) at 5:00 AM

• Fasting Day: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

• Parana (Breaking the Fast) Time: December 31, 2025, from 1:05 PM to 3:12 PM

• Harivasara Ends: 10:12 AM, December 31, 2025

This Ekadashi falls in Pausha month, which is considered extremely auspicious for Vishnu worship, fasting, charity, and spiritual discipline.

Katha of Putrda Ekadashi

The story of Putrada Ekadashi is found in the Bhavishya Purana, as narrated by Lord Krishna to King Yudhishthira. Once, King Suketuman of Bhadravati and his queen, Shaivya, were deeply saddened by their childlessness. They worried that after their death, their souls would not find peace without a son to perform the necessary rituals. In despair, the king and queen left their kingdom and went into the forest, unknown to anyone. After wandering in the forest for many days, Suketuman arrived at the ashram of some sages on the banks of Lake Manasarovar on the day of Putrada Ekadashi. The sages revealed that they were the ten divine Vishwadevas. They advised the king and queen to observe the Putrada Ekadashi fast to be blessed with a son. The king and queen followed their advice and returned to their kingdom. Soon, the king was blessed with a son, who grew up to become a valiant king.

Putrada Ekadashi Puja Muhurta (General Guidelines)

Though exact muhurta may vary regionally, the following traditional time periods are considered highly auspicious:

Best Time for Puja

Brahma Muhurta: Early morning before sunrise

Vishnu Puja Time: Morning to noon

Harivasara (Avoid period):  Last quarter of Ekadashi tithi

Parana (Fast Breaking)

On Dwadashi Tithi, after sunrise

After completing Vishnu Puja and feeding Brahmins or cows

Devotees are advised to perform puja with devotion rather than focusing only on time precision, as sincerity is the greatest muhurta.

Spiritual Significance of Putrada Ekadashi

Putrada Ekadashi holds a special place among all 24 Ekadashis because:

• It removes Putra Dosha (obstacles related to progeny)
• It blesses devotees with healthy, intelligent and virtuous children
• It purifies ancestral karma (Pitru Rin)
• It grants family stability and continuity
• It helps souls attain Vishnu Loka after death

According to scriptures, even childless couples who observe this Ekadashi with faith receive divine grace, either in the form of progeny or spiritual fulfillment.

Benefits of Putrda Ekadashi

Spiritual Benefits

Attainment of Vishnu Kripa

Destruction of sins from many lifetimes

Liberation from ancestral debts

Progress on the path of moksha

Material & Family Benefits

Blessings of children

Improvement in children’s health and intellect

Family harmony and peace

Removal of infertility-related obstacles

Karmic Benefits

Neutralizes Pitru Dosha

Purifies family lineage karma

Reduces planetary afflictions related to progeny

Putrada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi (Simplified)

1. Wake up early and take a holy bath
2. Clean the puja area
3. Install idol or picture of Lord Vishnu or Krishna
4. Offer:

• Tulsi leaves
• Yellow flowers
• Fruits and sweets

5. Light a ghee lamp
6. Chant:

“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”

7. Read or listen to Putrada Ekadashi Katha
8. Observe fasting as per capacity

Remedies Associated with Putrada Ekadashi

For Childless Couples

Offer 108 Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu

Donate yellow clothes to a Brahmin couple

For Children’s Well-being

Feed cows with green fodder

Donate stationery to poor children

For Ancestral Peace

Offer water mixed with black sesame seeds

Light a lamp in the south direction

For Planetary Dosha

Chant Vishnu Sahasranama

Donate food on Dwadashi

Dos on Putrada Ekadashi

• Observe purity in body and mind
• Speak truth and avoid anger
• Practice celibacy
• Engage in Vishnu bhajan or naam japa
• Donate food, clothes, or money

Don’ts on Putrada Ekadashi

• Do not consume grains or rice
• Avoid onion, garlic, alcohol
• Avoid sleeping during daytime
• Do not indulge in gossip or arguments
• Avoid harming any living being

Food Guidelines on Ekadashi

Allowed Foods

Fruits

Milk and curd

Nuts

Sabudana

Rock salt

Foods to Avoid

Grains

Pulses

Rice

Meat and eggs

Importance of Ekadashi Vrat in Kali Yuga

In Kali Yuga, Ekadashi Vrat is considered equal to thousands of yajnas, as it requires:

Self-discipline

Devotion

Control over senses

Lord Krishna himself states in the Bhagavad Gita that devotion performed with sincerity, even through simple fasting, pleases Him immensely.

Special Significance of Putrada Ekadashi on 31st December 2025

• Observing Putrada Ekadashi on the last day of the year symbolically means:
• Ending the year with purification
• Removing accumulated karmic baggage
• Beginning the New Year with Vishnu’s blessings
• Strengthening family roots and future generations
• It is considered highly auspicious to dedicate the final day of the year to Lord Vishnu.

Conclusion

Putrada Ekadashi is not merely a fast for progeny - it is a sacred Vrat for lineage, responsibility, spiritual evolution, and family dharma. Observing it with faith on 31st December 2025 brings divine grace, karmic cleansing, and inner fulfillment. Those who sincerely observe this Vrat never go childless in spirit, as Lord Vishnu blesses them with purpose, peace, and prosperity.