Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Date, Parana Time and Puja Vidhi

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi will be observed on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

It falls on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Shravan lunar month and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The observance is traditionally associated with prayers for children, family wellbeing and responsible parenthood.

The vrat should not be presented as a guaranteed method for conception or as a substitute for medical care.

Putrada Ekadashi 2026 at a Glance

• Date: August 23, 2026
• Day: Sunday
• Ekadashi Tithi begins: Around 2:00 AM on August 23
• Ekadashi Tithi ends: Around 4:19 AM on August 24
• Parana: August 24
• New Delhi Parana time: Approximately 1:41 PM to 4:16 PM
• Main deity: Lord Vishnu

Ekadashi ends at approximately 4:19 AM on August 24 in New Delhi. The location-based Parana window is approximately 1:41 PM to 4:16 PM, after the Hari Vasara period has ended.

Timings vary by location and tradition. Check your city’s Daily Panchang before displaying a fixed Parana time.

Significance of Putrada Ekadashi

The word Putrada traditionally means “that which blesses with offspring.” Devotees pray to Lord Vishnu for the wellbeing of children, harmony within the family and the wisdom required to fulfil parental responsibilities.

Its deeper meaning is not limited to asking for a child. The day also encourages devotees to consider what values, habits and knowledge they are passing to the next generation.

Simple Puja Vidhi

After bathing, clean the worship area and place an image of Lord Vishnu respectfully.

Offer:

• clean water,
• Tulsi leaves,
• flowers,
• seasonal fruit,
• incense,
• a safely placed lamp.

You may chant:

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

or recite the Vishnu Sahasranama according to your time and family tradition.

Tulsi is commonly used in Vishnu worship, while prayer, lamp-lighting and Vishnu Sahasranama recitation form part of widely followed Ekadashi observances.

Fasting and Parana

Devotees may observe a complete fast, fruit-based fast or a simple grain-free diet according to health and tradition.

The fast is broken on Dwadashi through Parana. Parana should not be performed during Hari Vasara, the opening portion of Dwadashi traditionally reserved for completing the Ekadashi discipline.

Children, teenagers, pregnant people, those taking medication and people with medical conditions should not undertake a strict fast without suitable family or medical guidance.

A person unable to fast can still observe the day through prayer, charity, simple food and responsible conduct.

Some Vaishnava traditions may observe the fasting day on Monday, August 24, with Parana on August 25. Follow the calendar used by your family, temple or sampradaya.

For other important dates, read the complete Sawan 2026 guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Putrada Ekadashi in 2026?

The general Smarta observance falls on Sunday, August 23, 2026.

When should the fast be broken?

For New Delhi, Parana is approximately between 1:41 PM and 4:16 PM on August 24. Local timings can differ.

Which deity is worshipped?

Lord Vishnu is worshipped on Shravana Putrada Ekadashi.

Does the vrat guarantee the birth of a child?

No religious observance should be presented as a guarantee of conception. The vrat is a devotional practice and does not replace qualified medical care.

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