Pausha Putrada Ekadashi पौष पुत्रदा
This bright-fortnight Ekadashi of Pausha is kept by parents for the welfare and blessing of children. In the southern tradition it is observed as Vaikuntha Ekadashi, when the gates of Vishnu's abode are said to open.
- Lunar month
- Pausha
- Paksha
- Shukla (waxing)
- Deity
- Vishnu
Significance
This bright-fortnight Ekadashi of Pausha is kept by parents for the welfare and blessing of children. In the southern tradition it is observed as Vaikuntha Ekadashi, when the gates of Vishnu's abode are said to open.
How the fast is kept
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is observed like every Ekadashi - a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu, avoiding grains, rice, lentils and beans from sunrise until it is broken the next morning on Dwadashi, within the paran window. Observers keep it as nirjala (without water), phalahar (fruit and non-grain foods) or a single satvik meal, according to their health and devotion. See the full Ekadashi guide for the complete rules and the list of all the Ekadashis.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi?
This bright-fortnight Ekadashi of Pausha is kept by parents for the welfare and blessing of children. In the southern tradition it is observed as Vaikuntha Ekadashi, when the gates of Vishnu's abode are said to open.
Which month and paksha does Pausha Putrada Ekadashi fall in?
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi falls in Pausha, in the Shukla Paksha (the waxing fortnight).
When is the next Pausha Putrada Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH?
The next Pausha Putrada Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH is on 19 January 2027.
How is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi observed?
Like every Ekadashi, it is kept as a fast (vrat) sacred to Vishnu - avoiding grains, rice and beans - with worship, chanting and charity, and the fast broken the next morning (Dwadashi) during the paran window. See the full Ekadashi guide for the fasting rules.
Last updated 26 July 2026