Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi 2026 Date, Muhurat And Significance
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi is a special Hindu fasting day dedicated mainly to Lord Vishnu.
It happens on the 11th day of the bright half of the month of Shravana.
In 2026, the main observance is listed for August 23.
The religious time period begins early on August 23 and ends early on August 24.
Vaishnava devotees are expected to observe it on August 24.
Married couples and parents often pray on this day for children and their well-being.
People also believe the fast can bring prosperity, peace, and spiritual growth.
A story in the Bhavishya Purana tells of a king who received a son after following this fast.
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi will be observed on Sunday, August 23, 2026, according to Drik Panchang.
The Ekadashi tithi begins at 2:00 a.m. on August 23 and ends at 4:18 a.m. on August 24.
Vaishnava devotees will observe Shravan Putrada Ekadashi on Monday, August 24, 2026.
Devotees traditionally fast and pray to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi for children, prosperity, and spiritual progress.
The festival’s origin is linked to the Bhavishya Purana story of childless King Mahijit, who was blessed with a son after observing the fast.
- Who
- Devotees of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, particularly married couples and parents.
- What
- Shravan Putrada Ekadashi, a Hindu fasting and prayer observance for offspring, prosperity, and spiritual progress.
- When
- Sunday, August 23, 2026; Vaishnava observance is listed for Monday, August 24, 2026. The tithi runs from 2:00 a.m. on August 23 to 4:18 a.m. on August 24.
- Where
- It is observed by devotees during the month of Shravana; no specific location is stated.
- Why
- Devotees observe the fast to seek blessings for children, family well-being, prosperity, peace, and spiritual progress.
- Main observance
- Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Vaishnava observance
- Monday, August 24, 2026
- Ekadashi tithi begins
- 2:00 a.m. on August 23, 2026
- Ekadashi tithi ends
- 4:18 a.m. on August 24, 2026
- Primary deities
- Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
- Meaning of Putrada
- Giver of offspring
- Scriptural source
- Bhavishya Purana