Shravan Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi, Benefits & Fasting Guidelines

As you know Putrada Ekadashi is regarded as a holiest and important day observed devoted to Lord Vishnu that is observed with great devotion. They help in bringing desirable issues specially a son in to lead their legacy . So there exists another type of putrada ekadashi in the shravana shukla paksha called Shravana Putrada Ekadashi.

The meaning of the word ’putra da’ translates as 'to gift with son'. So on the day of the shravan putrada ekadashi 2026 one can be blessed by offering prayers to lord vishnu along with utmost faith in yourself. This will help in attaining a holy partner in your marriage for the happiness and will avail you Lord Vishnu blessing . And with blessings you can bring down his divine grace, and can reach another step for spiritual growth . On account of this, it is known one of the extremely Sacred most to make a children wish, and for attaining spiritual ascent in yourself so as on Shravan putra ekadashi, all who desire to attain issues can opt these sacred rituals without failure and can attain a son and divine blessed. 

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 date & Timings 

Date of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 that is to be on 23 of August 2026 (Sunday) From: 02:00 AM of 23rd August 2026 To: 04:18 AM of 24th August 2026.
The fasting of Devotees will start from 23rd August 2026. The Parana time or the breaking of fast for devotees of this putrada Ekadashi will start from 1:41 PM of 24th August 2026 and till 4:16 PM, this time comes after the end of Hari Vasara. The local calendar must be checked so that there is no change. If you belong to Vaishnava tradition, then you celebrate this putrada Ekadashi on 24 th August. 

Shravan Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Katha

How King Mahijit achieved offspring The King Mahijit was a noble soul who governed the whole Kingdom Of Mahishmati peacefully and merrily. However, all his life, he didn’t get any off spring of his own that filled him with sadness.

Once sage Lomasa suggested to King Mahijit that the sole reason for his childlessness was his petty mistake made in some past life. For this reason to overcome such a plight the entire Kingdom had to chant Shravana putrada Ekadashi mantra all night long and offered the merits so gained to their beloved King. Every citizen pledged to follow all these instructions seriously and successfully observed fasting and performed Lord Vishnu worship throughout the night. They devoted all their merits obtained through this process to the King.

Therefore, owing to the divine power and grace of the collective donation made by its citizens to Lord Vishnu, King Mahijit was blessed by his queen with a righteous issue.

From the blessing word from Lord Sri Krishna to Maharaja Yudhishthira about the Shravana Putrada Ekadashi it is clear that he had told that who-so-ever observe fast with pure heart on this holy day or hears putrada Ekadashi Katha with care will become freed from sins and be blessed with an excellent child. 

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi puja vidhi 

The proper puja vidhi for Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 is to wake up in Brahma Muhurta and take holy bath with utmost clean clothes (preferably yellow colored clothes). The Mind body and the soul should be cleaned, after that take Sankalpa for this Vrat as for which purpose you are observing Putrada Ekadashi vrat which is mainly to have offspring. In this Putrada Ekadashi puja vidhi, install a photo and idol of Lord Vishnu or Bala Gopal. Light pure ghee lamp, then after that offer yellow flowers to the Lord.

Offering Tulsi leaves, fruits, panchamrit, and Dhoop for this 2026 putrada ekadashi. ChantOm Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya for cleansing of your body and spirit, if possible you may recite Vishnu Sahasranama also. Then recount and listen to Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 Vrat katha.

Couples trying to conceive should complete puja together. After puja, after 12 in the afternoon perform Arti and break your fast with due to divinity of spirit and controlling of desires, anger and greed, and you must perform the conjugal acts in the morning, just before going for breaking of the fast as in the Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Puja there should be full control of sexual desire till morning of the day. 

Putrada Ekadashi fasting Guidelines

Fasting starts from dawn before 00:00 AM or can be started after the afternoon of the earlier day (Ekadashi is being celebrated on this and the next day).

For maximum result people prefer Nirjala vrat (completely no eating and drinking) is considered best but it can be alternatively performed as phalhara (only fruits and Milk are eaten throughout the day). Foods to be allowed on Putrada Ekadashifast – fruits, Milk, yogurt, nuts, seeds, sabudana dishes, Kuttu flour, and singhara flour based meals, salt only Rock salt should be used for preparing foodstuff during fasting day. Foods which are to be avoided during Ekadashi fast. All types of grains, pulses, rice, wheat flour dishes, onion, Garlic, Meat and Non- vegetarian foods, Tobacco, Intoxicating substances like alcohols etc. You have to have control over anger, desire and greed too.

Breaking the fast on the next day – after performing Lord Vishnu Pua of the Ekadashi on the last day is very vital that you would break the fast on the stipulated Parana time, this is the best you can do.

Benefits of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 

•  Eliminating all sins committed since birth.
•  Enhance inner joy and overall happiness in family life.
• Accumulation of good wealth and earnings.
•  Promote physical fitness as well as mental health.
•  Accelerating spiritual practice and more. 

In this manner, there are many blessed gifts that Lord Vishnu bestows on his ardent disciples on this divine Putrada Ekadashi day of Shravana.

Do's and Don'ts on  Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026

Wake early in the morning, take bath & get ready for the puja, perform puja for Lord Vishnu with devotion, Chant Vishnu mantras for purification, Read or listen to the  Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 Vrat Katha.

Maintain hope and positivity throughout the day,donate food and clothes to the poor & needy. Maintain discipline for the entire day.

DONT'S: Strictly Avoid food like Grains, pulses, Rice, Wheat flour dishes, Onion, Garlic, Meat and non - vegetarian items. Don't argue or speak evil of any person, Avoid getting in any fight. Never break the Ekadashi Vrat before the appointed Parana time.

Best Vishnu Temples to Visit During Ekadashi

Many devotees prefer to fast this Vrat and simultaneously go on a Vishnu pilgrimage/holy tour in India. Jagannath Temple is one of the 4 DHAMS to gain lord Vishnu's blessing on an Ekadashi visit. The highly holy experience of the Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala, where one receives a divine boon for visiting it during this period. 

A visit to Lord Krishna's shrine dwelling dwarkadhish is definitely like undertaking a dwarka's holy tour. Lastly Vishnu's Temple in Badrinath on char dham yatra has been worshipped over the years. 

Conclusion

To sum up, to invite Lord Vishnu’s divine blessings into your life, observe the Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 Vrat with devotion and sincerity. Whether your prayers are for the blessing of a child, family harmony, inner peace, or spiritual purification, performing the vrat, puja, and devotional practices can make the occasion deeply meaningful.

Worshipping Lord Vishnu at a sacred temple while observing the fast, listening to the Vrat Katha, and following the proper Puja Vidhi is believed to bring peace, prosperity, and divine blessings. If you are planning a spiritual visit to Varanasi, you can consider staying at Tripli Hotels Sandalwoods, Tripli Pinakin Stays, or Tripli Hotels Tandon Grand Stay for a comfortable stay during your pilgrimage.

With sincere devotion and faith, devotees seek Lord Vishnu’s blessings for good health, family well-being, spiritual growth, and the fulfilment of their heartfelt wishes.