According to Hindu belief, this day is observed to get children. Actually, Putrada means 'the son who provides'. In such a situation, it's easy to understand that Putrada Ekadashi is celebrated for the attainment of a son. So, if you have also keep a fast in Putrada Ekadashi or if someone you know has fasted, then it may be helpful for you to know its auspicious time, fasting story.
Significance of Shravan Putrada Ekadashi
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi has special significance in South India. According to Hindu religious beliefs, the fasting of Shravan Putrada Ekadashi gives a virtuous result like Vajpayee Yajna. Also, by the effect of this fast, worthy children are obtained.It is believed that if the destitute couple does this fast with full-body, mind, then they definitely get child happiness. It's also stated that whoever reads, hears, or recites the fasting story of Putrada Ekadashi attains heaven.
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi Puja Vidhi
- On the day of Ekadashi, wake up in the morning to remember Lord Vishnu.
- Then take a bath and put on clean clothes.
- Now, in the temple of the house, resolve the fast by lighting a lamp in the front of the idol or picture of Shri Hari Vishnu.
- Now offer naivedya and fruits to Lord Vishnu. Use Tulsi, seasonal fruits, and sesame in worship.
- After this, offer incense and lamp to Shri Hari Vishnu and offer prayers and perform aarti.
- Stay clean all day. After listening to the story in the night
- Perform Bhajan-Kirtan while awakening at night.
- The next day, that is, to feed the Brahmins on the Dwadash and donate the strength as soon as possible.
- Finally, eat food your self.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Katha
It is a very old thing that King Suketuman used to rule in the city named Bhadravatipuri. Suketuman and his queen Champa had no children. Each were saddened by this. One day King Suketuman was so unhappy that he went to the forest after getting unhappy.While walking, when he felt thirsty, he went to a lake where he discovered many sages performing altars. The Suketuman king served him. Pleased with the king's service, the monks asked him to ask for a boon.
When the king asked for child happiness, Muni stated that Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Pausha month will be Putrada Ekadashi, that fast will likely be given on that day. You do this fast. According to the sages, the king fasted on Putrada Ekadashi and received a surprising son.
