Ekadashi 2035 · Shukla paksha · Pausha
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2035
Saturday, 20 January 2035
Also known as Vaikuntha Ekadashi (South India)
Tithi begins: Fri 19 Jan, 4:54 PM IST
Tithi ends: Sat 20 Jan, 2:03 PM IST
Parana (break the fast): Sun 21 Jan, 7:13 AM to 10:59 AM IST
About Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
Observed for the blessing of children, and in South India known as Vaikuntha Ekadashi, when the "gate of Vaikuntha" is opened at Vishnu temples such as Srirangam and Tirupati.
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 Pausha Putrada Ekadashi in 2035?
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2035 falls on Saturday, 20 January 2035. The Ekadashi tithi begins Fri 19 Jan, 4:54 PM IST and ends Sat 20 Jan, 2:03 PM IST.
What is the Parana time for Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2035?
Break the fast on Sunday, 21 January between 7:13 AM and 10:59 AM IST, after sunrise and before Dwadashi ends.
What is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi?
Observed for the blessing of children, and in South India known as Vaikuntha Ekadashi, when the "gate of Vaikuntha" is opened at Vishnu temples such as Srirangam and Tirupati.
Which month and paksha is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi?
It falls in the Shukla paksha of Pausha (Shukla paksha of Pausha).
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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