Pavitra Ekadashi: The Day Dedicated To Cherish Parental Feeling

The fast of Pavitra Ekadashi in 2016 will be observed on August 14. Lord Vishnu blesses his devotees with a child, the most important asset of a family. The happier and prosperous generations are the offerings of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi. Read on to know more...

Pavitra Ekadashi 2016: What Is Putrada Ekadashi?

Ekadashi Ekadashi refers to the 11th day of the Krishna or Shukla Paksha of a lunar month. According to the Hindu calendar, Pavitra Ekadashi, or we can say Putrada Ekadashi, falls two times in a year. The Putrada Ekadasi that falls in the Shravana or Savan month i.e. during the months of July- August is called the Shravana Putrada Ekadashi. However, the Ekadashi that comes in the Pausha month, i.e. during the months of December-January is called Paush Putrada Ekadashi.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is the Ekadashi which is majorly observed in the parts of North India. It is also popular as Pavitra Ekadashi.

Parana Muhurat is the auspicious time to break the Ekadashi Vrat. The fast of Ekadashi is terminated on Dwadashi Tithi (twelfth day) i.e. the succeeding day.

Apart from Pavitra Ekadasi and Putrada Ekadashi, people also call this day as Pavitropana Ekadashi. Lord Vishnu is the main deity who is worshiped on this day. A full day fast of 24 hours is also observed by the devotees. Hence, on this Pavitra Ekadashi in 2016, worship Lord Vishnu and be blessed.

Now let's talk about the significance of worshiping Lord Vishnu and fasting on this pious day of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi or Pavitra Ekadashi. This would help you to observe the Pavitra Ekadasi in 2016 with even more faith and devotion.

Putrada Ekadashi 2016: Significance Of The Day

The significance of the day Shravana Putrada Ekadasi or Pavitra Ekadashi holds in the fact that Lord Vishnu blesses his devotees with a child, who observe Vrat and worship him on this special day. Having a child is considered very important, as the child takes care of his parents in old age and also performs all the rituals of Shraddha , which are important for parents� post life. A child is also important to continue the family ahead or increasing the generations. Hence, observe the Sharavana Putrada Ekadashi 2016 Vrat and be benefited by the merits of this Ekadasi.

The couples who do not have a child even after a long time of marriage, worship Lord Vishnu and both husband and wife observe the fast together. This worshiping and fasting is done to please Lord Vishnu on this special day of Putrada Ekadashi.

Legend Of Putrada Ekadashi

Once there was a powerful king named Mahijit. He was the ruler of a peaceful kingdom, Mahishmati. He had all the luxuries and comforts, but did not have any children even after a long time of marriage. Due to this, he was very disturbed and created a council of sages to find out the reason and remedy for the problem. The council went to a renowned sage named Lomesh, he meditated and found out the reason for the problem. As a remedy, he advised King Mahijit to observe the fast and worship Lord Vishnu, on the day of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, with his wife. They both performed the fast with full faith and devotion and Lord Vishnu blessed them with a cute son.

The legend of Putrada Ekadasi was also narrated by Lord Krishna in Bhavishya Purana to King Yudhishthira.

Hopefully, after reading about the Pavitra Ekadashi 2016, you will be getting the maximum outcomes from this Sharavana Putrada Ekadashi. The significance and legend of Pavitra Ekadashi or Putrada Ekadashi, has now made a better understanding about this pious day. Observe the fast and worship Lord Vishnu on this Shravana Putrada Ekadashi in 2016, with full dedication and devotion. This will surely get your wishes fulfilled, related to your child and family.

AstroSage wishes you a blessed Pavitra Ekadashi in 2016!