{"id":28976,"date":"2026-01-02T20:34:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T15:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=28976"},"modified":"2026-03-31T23:56:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:26:29","slug":"shravana-putrada-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shravana-putrada-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time, Vrat Katha"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"headline\": \"Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time, Vrat Katha & Significance\",\n      \"description\": \"Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 is on Aug 23. It is observed for the well-being of children. 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As the name <em>&#8220;Putrada&#8221;<\/em> suggests (Putra = Son\/Child, Da = Giver), this Ekadashi is the bestower of children. It is observed by couples wishing for a child and by parents seeking the long life and well-being of their children.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, this auspicious day falls on a <strong>Sunday<\/strong>, coinciding with the sacred <strong>Jhulan Yatra<\/strong> (Swing Festival) of Lord Krishna.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff8e1; border-left: 5px solid #ffb300; padding: 20px; margin: 30px 0; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); font-size: 1.05em;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #e65100;\">\ud83d\udcc5 Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 Muhurat<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Vrat Date:<\/strong> Sunday, August 23, 2026<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Parana Time (Break Fast):<\/strong> Aug 24, 06:05 AM to 08:35 AM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hari Vasara End Time:<\/strong> Aug 24, 06:02 AM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic; color: #666; margin-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid #ffcc80; padding-top: 10px;\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Note:<\/strong> <em>Tithi timings and Parana windows may vary slightly based on your location (sunrise time). Please check your local Panchang for precise timings.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px dashed #ffb300; margin: 15px 0;\" \/>\n<p><strong>Seeking blessings for progeny (Santhan)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #d35400; color: #ffffff !important; padding: 10px 25px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1em; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); transition: transform 0.2s;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/santan-gopal-homa\">Book Santana Gopala Puja<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #ff6600;\">Significance of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This Ekadashi is also known as <strong>Pavitropana Ekadashi<\/strong>. In some regions, devotees offer cotton wicks (Pavitra) dipped in ghee or Panchamrit to Lord Vishnu, seeking forgiveness for sins.<br \/>\nIt holds special importance because observing this Vrat washes away obstacles that prevent childbirth and ensures the lineage continues. It is said that even those who do not have a son can attain salvation (Moksha) by observing this fast.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #ff6600;\">Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Katha (Story of King Mahijit)<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The legend dates back to the **Dvapara Yuga**. There was a noble king named <strong>Mahijit<\/strong> who ruled the kingdom of Mahishmati. Despite his wealth and power, he was deeply unhappy because he had no children.<\/p>\n<p>Desperate for a solution, the King went into a dense forest and met the learned <strong>Sage Lomesh<\/strong>. The Sage meditated on the King&#8217;s past life and revealed the cause of his misery. In his previous birth, the King was a merchant who, on a hot Jyeshtha Ekadashi, had chased away a thirsty calf from a pond to drink water himself. This sin had resulted in his childlessness in this life.<\/p>\n<p>Sage Lomesh advised the King and his Queen to observe the <strong>Shravana Shukla Ekadashi Vrat<\/strong> (Putrada Ekadashi) to wash away that sin. The couple fasted with complete devotion and stayed awake all night singing praises of Lord Vishnu.<br \/>\nAs a result of their penance, the Queen conceived, and they were blessed with a beautiful and virtuous son who later became a great ruler.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 40px 0;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #ff6600; color: #ffffff !important; padding: 16px 35px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none !important; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.4); transition: transform 0.2s;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/vishnu-sahasranamam-puja\">Book Vishnu Sahasranamam Puja<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #ff6600;\">Puja Vidhi for Putrada Ekadashi<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Sankalp:<\/strong> Couples desiring a child should take a joint Sankalp (vow) before Lord Vishnu or Bal Gopal (Baby Krishna).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offerings:<\/strong> Offer seasonal fruits, Tulsi leaves, and Makhan-Mishri (Butter and Sugar) to the deity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jhulan Service:<\/strong> Since this coincides with Jhulan Yatra, placing Baby Krishna in a small swing and rocking him is considered highly auspicious.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reading:<\/strong> Recite the <em>Santana Gopala Mantra<\/em> or read the Vrat Katha together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parana:<\/strong> Break the fast the next morning (Dwadashi) after donating food to a Brahmin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"background: #e0f7fa; border: 1px solid #b2ebf2; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; margin: 30px 0; text-align: center;\"><strong>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Looking for other dates?<\/strong><br \/>\nCheck the complete list of 26 Ekadashis this year in our master guide.<a style=\"color: #006064; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 1.1em;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ekadashi-dates-2026-vrat-calendar\/\">View All Ekadashi Dates 2026 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d35400 !important; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); color: #ff6600;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\" style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #333; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">1. When is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Shravana Putrada Ekadashi falls on <strong>Sunday, August 23, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\" style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #333; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">2. Is this Ekadashi only for those who want children?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">While it is special for progeny, anyone can observe it to wash away past sins, seek Moksha, and for the general well-being of the family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;\">\n<p><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\" style=\"font-size: 1.1em; color: #333; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">3. Can we eat fruits on Putrada Ekadashi?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, unless you have taken a vow of Nirjala (waterless) fast, you can consume fruits, milk, and nuts (Phalahar).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 (Aug 23): Also known as Pavitropana Ekadashi, this sacred fast is dedicated to couples seeking children and the well-being of their offspring. 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