Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2025: Significance, Rituals & Benefits for Childless Couples
By: Future Point | 24-Jul-2025
Views : 58
Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month is celebrated every year as “Shravana Putrada Ekadashi” fast. This year in 2025 this Ekadashi is falling on Tuesday, 5th August 2025. Putrada Ekadashi is celebrated twice a year.
Ekadashi of Paush Shukla Paksha and Ekadashi of Shravan Shukla Paksha are called Putrada Ekadashi. Putrada Ekadashi of Paush month is popular in North Indian states, while in other states people give more importance to Putrada Ekadashi during Shravan month.
In Hinduism, some rituals at the time of death should be performed only by the son. Such as the last rites for the salvation of the soul and regular Shradh to keep the soul happy in heaven should be performed by the son.
Therefore, on this day, the couple should observe Nirjala fast together, without consuming even a drop of water. On this day, the person who keeps the fast of Ekadashi and after worshiping Lord Vishnu, listens to the story of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi fast, all his wishes are fulfilled.
Muhurta for Shravan Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
Ekadashi Vrat Puja Muhurat:
- Best Puja Time: 06:15 AM to 08:45 AM on 5 August 2025
- Dwadashi Parana Muhurat (For breaking the fast):
- Date: 6 August 2025
- Time: After 06:07 AM and before 08:46 AM
Significance of Shravan Putrada Ekadashi
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi is one of the most spiritually potent Ekadashis, especially for those desiring the blessing of children or wishing for the welfare of their sons. This Ekadashi fast is considered to be extremely virtuous. It is believed that by fasting on this day, the sins of a person's previous births are destroyed, no matter how serious they are. This fast purifies the mind and soul, and one receives the blessings of Lord Vishnu.The fast observed on this day gives virtue equal to that of Ashwamedha Yagna and helps in attaining happiness, peace, health, and salvation in life.
Spiritual Highlights:
- Putrada means "giver of sons".
- Observing this vrat blesses couples with progeny, family prosperity, and freedom from ancestral karmic debts (Pitra dosha).
- The fast is especially observed by couples facing childbirth delays, infertility, or miscarriages.
- It is said that Lord Vishnu, in the form of Lord Narayana, blesses the devotee with Santaan Sukh.
Story of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat
In ancient times, a king named Suketumaan ruled the Bhadravatipuri city. The king got married with great pomp and show. But even after a long time of marriage, when he did not have any children, the king and the queen were often sad about who would perform their last rites after their death and who would perform the tarpan of their ancestors?
The king used to be immersed in this thought the whole day. Then one day the troubled king rode a horse and went towards the forest. After some time he reached the middle of the dense forest. After roaming for a long time, he went to quench his thirst near the pond. There he saw an ashram in which some sages lived. The king drank water and went to the ashram to meet the sages. The sages were reciting the Vedas there.
When the king wanted to know the reason for reciting the Vedas from the sages, the sages told him that today is Putrada Ekadashi. The person who observes fast and worships Lord Vishnu on this day gets a child. Hearing this, the king was very happy and he vowed to observe the Putrada Ekadashi fast at the same time. The king observed the Putrada Ekadashi fast and worshiped the Bal Gopal form of Vishnu and duly worshipped him. He also observed the fast on the day of Dwadashi. Due to the effect of this fast, the queen gave birth to a beautiful child.
According to mythological beliefs, if a person observes the Putrada Ekadashi fast, he gets the son Ratna and after listening to the fast story, he gets salvation.
Importance of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
According to the belief, devotees observe this fast on this day to get a child and for the long life of their children. Keeping the fast of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi removes all the troubles and gives long life to the children. Keeping a waterless and food-free fast on this day removes the problems related to children. Couples who are childless or who wish to have the happiness of having children must keep this fast. If the couple keeps the fast together, then its result will be seen soon. Those who read or listen to the significance and story of the fast with full devotion get the fruit equivalent to donating many cows.
Vrat Vidhi – How to Observe the Fast
One Day Before (Dashami – 4 August 2025):
- Eat satvik food before sunset.
- Avoid grains, garlic, onion, and non-vegetarian items.
On Ekadashi (5 August 2025):
- Wake up early, bathe, and take a vow (sankalp) for the fast.
- Worship Lord Vishnu with Tulsi leaves, sandalwood, yellow flowers, and incense.
- Chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya" and Vishnu Sahasranama.
- Read or listen to the Ekadashi Vrat Katha.
- Maintain a nirjala (without water) or phalahar vrat (fruit and milk only), as per your capacity.
- Offer prayers for childbirth blessings or the well-being of your children.
On Dwadashi (6 August 2025):
- Break the fast within the parana muhurta.
- Offer food and donations to Brahmins or the poor.
- Astrological Importance & Spiritual Impact
Planetary Connection:
- Shravan month is ruled by Lord Shiva, and Ekadashi is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, making it a spiritually elevated day for balancing Solar and Lunar karmas.
- Particularly favorable for Cancer, Virgo, Pisces, and Sagittarius ascendants.
Karmic Relief:
Observing this vrat can reduce Pitra dosha and Santaan-related doshas like: Putra dosha
- Ashubh 5th house influences (like Saturn, Rahu.
- Debilitated Jupiter in birth chart
Remedies for Childbirth Delays and Infertility
- Fasting on Shravan Putrada Ekadashi with full devotion.
- Chant the Santaan Gopal Mantra:
ॐ देवकीसुत गोविन्द वासुदेव जगत्पते। देहि मे तनयं कृष्ण त्वामहं शरणं गतः॥
(Om Devaki-suta Govinda Vasudeva Jagatpate Dehi me Tanayam KrishnaTvamaham Sharanam Gatah)
- Donate yellow fruits, milk, and clothes to pregnant women or poor children .
- Recite Vishnu Sahasranama and Narayan Kavach.
- Wear a yellow thread (kalawa) on the right wrist for males and left for females after puja.
- Light a ghee lamp with 5 wicks in front of Lord Vishnu in the northeast corner of your home altar.
Who Should Observe This Fast?
- Childless couples seeking Santaan Sukh
- Parents praying for the health, education, or future of their children.
- Devotees wishing to cleanse ancestral karmas
- Those with afflicted Jupiter or 5th house in their Kundli.
Conclusion
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi on 5 August 2025 is a sacred opportunity to receive divine blessings for progeny, eliminate sins, and strengthen your spiritual connection with Lord Vishnu. By observing this vrat with true devotion, one can not only please Vishnu but also harmonize family life and fulfill parental desires.