Ekadashi 2026 · Shukla paksha · Shravana
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026
Sunday, 23 August 2026 (passed)
Also known as Pavitra Ekadashi
Tithi begins: Sun 23 Aug, 2:01 AM IST
Tithi ends: Mon 24 Aug, 4:19 AM IST
Parana (break the fast): Mon 24 Aug, 5:55 AM to 6:22 AM IST
About Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Putrada means "giver of children". Couples observe it hoping for the blessing of progeny, and it is also called Pavitra Ekadashi, when devotees offer sacred threads to Vishnu.
How it is observed
- Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common.
- Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
- The fast is broken the next morning (Parana) within the Parana window, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
- If you cannot fast fully, a simple fruit-and-milk day or a sincere partial fast is widely accepted. Elders, children, the unwell and pregnant women are traditionally excused from strict fasting.
Traditional observance and faith, not a guarantee or advice. Follow your own family or temple custom where it differs.
More Ekadashi dates
Computed from NASA JPL DE421 Sun and Moon positions, Delhi sunrise. Other cities can differ by a day; confirm with your local temple or priest.
Frequently asked questions
When is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi in 2026?
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 falls on Sunday, 23 August 2026. The Ekadashi tithi begins Sun 23 Aug, 2:01 AM IST and ends Mon 24 Aug, 4:19 AM IST.
What is the Parana time for Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026?
Break the fast on Monday, 24 August between 5:55 AM and 6:22 AM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi?
Putrada means "giver of children". Couples observe it hoping for the blessing of progeny, and it is also called Pavitra Ekadashi, when devotees offer sacred threads to Vishnu.
Which month and paksha is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi?
It falls in the Shukla paksha of Shravana (Shukla paksha of Shravana).
What are the rules of the Ekadashi fast?
Grains (rice, wheat, pulses) and beans are traditionally avoided; fruit, milk, nuts, sabudana and kuttu are common. Many avoid onion, garlic, meat and alcohol, and keep the day for prayer, japa and reading scripture.
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