Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, also known as Pavitropana Ekadashi and Pavitra Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the 11th lunar day (ekadashi) of the fortnight of the waxing moon in the Hindu month of Shravana which in the Gregorian calendar falls in July or August.[1]
Putrada Ekadashi | |
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Also called | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Pavitropana Ekadashi, Pavitra Ekadashi |
Observed by | Hindus |
Type | Hindu |
Significance | Fasting day |
Observances | Prayers and religious rituals, including puja to Vishnu |
Date | Decided by the lunar calendar |
This day is known as Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, to differentiate it from the other Putrada Ekadashi in Pausha (December–January), which is also called Pausha Putrada Ekadashi.[2]
On this day, 24 hours fasting is observed and worship is offered to the god Vishnu (like other ekadashis) by both husband and wife in particular, who do not have a son for a long time after marriage, to beget a male child. This day is especially observed by Vaishnavas, followers of Vishnu.[2]
A son is considered entirely important in society as he takes care of the parents in their old age in life and by offering shraddha (ancestor rites) ensures well-being of his parents in the after-life. While each ekadashi has a separate name and is prescribed for certain goals, the goal of having sons is so great that two Putrada ("giver of sons") ekadashis are devoted to it. Rest of the goals do not enjoy this privilege.[3][4]