All childless couples can observe this fast.
The Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of the month of Shravana will begin on August 15 at 10:26 am this year.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi fast is observed every year on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan. Putrada Ekadashi fast is performed twice a year. Once in the month of Shravan and the other in the month of Pausha. This fast is awaited by all those people who want to have children. According to religious beliefs, if you observe the fast of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi and worship Lord Vishnu with rituals, then one is blessed with having children. Kashi-based astrologer Chakrapani Bhatt tells us more about Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, its date, puja muhurat, parana time and significance.
When is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2024?
According to the Hindu calendar, this year the Ekadashi date of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Shravana will begin on August 15 at 10:26 am and end on August 16 at 9:39 am. Therefore, as per the belief of Udayatithi, the fast of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, August 16.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2024 Muhurat:
If one observes the fast of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, then one should take bath during the Brahma Muhurta on that day between 04:24 AM and 05:08 AM. After that, one should observe the fast by resolving to fast and worship. Lord Vishnu can be worshipped after sunrise.
On this day, the Chara-Samanya Muhurat is from 05:51 AM to 07:29 AM, the Labh-Unnati Muhurat is from 07:29 AM to 09:08 AM, and the Amrit-Sarvottam Muhurat is from 09:08 AM to 10:47 AM. On this day, the Shubh-Uttam Muhurat is from 12:25 PM to 02:04 PM.
Sawan Putrada Ekadashi on Preeti Yoga and Moola Nakshatra:
On Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Preeti Yoga is from noon and Moola Nakshatra till noon. On 16th August, Vishkumbh Yoga is till 1:12 pm; after that, Preeti Yoga will be formed. Moola Nakshatra is till 12:44 pm; after that, there is Purvashada Nakshatra.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2024 Paraná Time:
Those who observe the fast of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi on August 16 will do Parana on August 17. The timing of Parana is from 05:51 am to 08:05 am. Parana can be done at any time during this timing. On the day of Parana, Dwadashi Tithi will end at 08:05 am. Parana should be done before Dwadashi ends.
Importance of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi:
The significance of this fast is evident from the name itself. It is believed that fasting on Shravana Putrada Ekadashi leads to the birth of a child. All childless couples can observe this fast. With the blessings of Lord Vishnu, sins are eradicated, sorrows are removed and salvation is attained.
