Today,on Wednesday, is the Putrada Ekadashi of the month of Sawan. It is also known as Pavitra Ekadashi. This fast is considered to be of special importance for having children. It is believed that keeping this fast with full reverence leads to child happiness. By observing this fast, all sins are destroyed and salvation is attained after death. Hari Vishnu is worshipped on this day.
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Vrat Katha of Putrada Ekadashi
According to Shri Padma Purana, Mahijit, the king of Mahishmati Puri, was very fond of peace and religion but had no son. Being childless, the king was very unhappy. The minister was unable to see the king’s grief and went to the sage Lomash. He asked the sage the reason why the king was childless. So Lomash Rishi said that in his previous life, the king had to starve on ekadashi day. When he approached a lake in search of water, a cow had come there to drink water. The king had driven away the cow and quenched his thirst by drinking water himself. This led to the fast of Ekadashi inadvertently and the king had to remain childless due to the cow being driven away.Explaining the suggestions, the sage said that if you want the king to have a son, then do fast on shravan shukla ekadashi and donate your fast to the king on the day of Dwadashi. The ministers obeyed the sage Lomash and this gave the king a son. That is why Pavitra Ekadashi is also known as Putrada Ekadashi.
Fasting Method of Shravan Putrada Ekadashi
Wear clean clothes after taking a bath on this day. Then light a ghee lamp in front of Lord Vishnu. Worship God with tulsi, fruits and sesame seeds. Take fruits after performing puja in the evening. Listening to Putrada Ekadashi and reciting Vishnu Sahastranam brings the grace of Lord Vishnu. Night awakening is also very important on Ekadashi day.
Putrada Ekadashi Mantra –
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Om Devaki Suta Govind Vasudev Jagatpate Dehime Tanay Krishna Tavaham Sharangate.