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Putrada Ekadashi (Pausha)
पौष पुत्रदा एकादशी
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Pausha
Window
January
Deity
Vishnu
Origin & story
Bhavishya Purana.
King Suketuman of Bhadrawati was childless. On the advice of sages he and his queen observed this Ekadashi. They were granted a virtuous and dharmic son. Putrada means "giver of progeny".
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Fasting rule
Phalahara fast; childless couples observe together.
Foods permitted
- ✓ Milk
- ✓ Fruits
- ✓ Phalahara
Foods forbidden
- ✗ Grains
- ✗ Onion
- ✗ Garlic
Benefits
- ◈Boon of progeny
- ◈Removal of obstacles to conception
- ◈Birth of dharmic offspring
Who should observe
Childless couplesCouples praying for healthy pregnancyParents praying for child welfare
Special note
Observed twice yearly — Pausha (this one) and Shravana. Both equally efficacious for progeny.
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