Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 – Date, Rituals, and Significance for Children and Family Blessings
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is a spiritually potent day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, observed for the well-being of children and the fulfillment of parenthood desires. “Putrada” means “giver of offspring,” making this Ekadashi highly significant for couples seeking progeny and family stability. It falls on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Pausha month and is widely observed with fasting, Vishnu puja, and chanting.
In 2025, Pausha Putrada Ekadashi will be observed on Tuesday, 30th December, with fast breaking (parana) on 1st January 2026, based on sunrise and local timing.
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 – Date & Tithi
- Ekadashi Tithi Begins: 30th December, 2:55 PM
- Ekadashi Tithi Ends: 31st December, 12:05 PM
- Parana Timing (Breaking the Fast): 1st January 2026, from 6:45 AM to 9:00 AM IST
Spiritual Significance
- Grants blessings of healthy, dharmic children
- Removes pitru dosha, family karma blocks, and obstacles in parenthood
- Promotes emotional harmony, family protection, and spiritual growth
- Ideal day for starting child-related remedies and fulfilling ancestral duties
The Bhavishya Purana narrates how King Suketuman and Queen Shaibya were blessed with a son after sincerely observing this vrat, making it a day of divine grace.
Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Vidhi (Step-by-Step Rituals)
1. Morning Preparations
- Wake up during Brahma Muhurat
- Take a holy bath with Tulsi-infused water
- Clean the puja space and take a sankalp for fasting and prayers to Lord Vishnu
2. Vishnu Puja
- Offer tulsi leaves, sandalwood paste, fruits, sweets, banana, and yellow flowers
- Recite:
- “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”
- Vishnu Sahasranama or the Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Katha
3. Observing the Fast
- Choose from:
- Nirjala vrat (no food/water)
- Phalahar vrat (milk, fruits, dry fruits)
- Satvik vrat (no grains, onion, garlic, or pulses)
4. Evening Bhakti and Jagaran
- Perform aarti, chant Krishna bhajans, or read Srimad Bhagavatam
- Some observe a night vigil with japa or bhajan sessions
5. Parana (Breaking the Fast)
- On Dwadashi (1st Jan 2026), break the fast after sunrise, ideally after giving charity or feeding a cow or Brahmin
Who Should Observe This Ekadashi?
- Married couples seeking children
- Families dealing with pitru dosha or karmic delays in childbirth
- Devotees wishing to offer gratitude for their children
Benefits of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi
- Blessings of progeny and lineage protection
- Strengthens family bonds and marital happiness
- Removes karmic debts related to ancestors
- Brings Lord Vishnu’s grace into household affairs
Regional Observance
- Observed across North India, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh
- ISKCON temples conduct special satsangs and Bhagavad Gita readings
- Temples perform Deep Daan, Vishnu archana, and Satvik Anna Daan
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