Shravana Putrada Ekadashi श्रावण पुत्रदा
Also called Pavitra Ekadashi, this bright-fortnight fast of Shravana is kept especially by couples desiring the blessing of a child. It is regarded as deeply purifying, and a sacred thread (pavitra) is offered to Vishnu.
- Lunar month
- Shravana
- Paksha
- Shukla (waxing)
- Deity
- Vishnu
Significance
Also called Pavitra Ekadashi, this bright-fortnight fast of Shravana is kept especially by couples desiring the blessing of a child. It is regarded as deeply purifying, and a sacred thread (pavitra) is offered to Vishnu.
How the fast is kept
Shravana 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 Shravana Putrada Ekadashi?
Also called Pavitra Ekadashi, this bright-fortnight fast of Shravana is kept especially by couples desiring the blessing of a child. It is regarded as deeply purifying, and a sacred thread (pavitra) is offered to Vishnu.
Which month and paksha does Shravana Putrada Ekadashi fall in?
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi falls in Shravana, in the Shukla Paksha (the waxing fortnight).
When is the next Shravana Putrada Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH?
The next Shravana Putrada Ekadashi in Mumbai, MH is on 23 August 2026.
How is Shravana 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