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Putrada Ekadashi (Shravana)
श्रावण पुत्रदा एकादशी
Paksha
Shukla
Masa
Shravana
Window
August
Deity
Vishnu
Origin & story
Bhavishyottara Purana.
King Mahijit of Mahishmati was childless despite all efforts. Sage Lomesh advised this vrat. The king and queen observed Shravana Putrada Ekadashi and were blessed with a son. Second annual Putrada — equally efficacious as Pausha Putrada.
Worship mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Fasting rule
Phalahara fast; observe together as couple.
Foods permitted
- ✓ Milk
- ✓ Fruits
Foods forbidden
- ✗ Grains
- ✗ Lentils
- ✗ Onion / garlic
Benefits
- ◈Boon of progeny
- ◈Removal of obstacles to conception
- ◈Falls during Shravana — auspicious for any Shiva-Vishnu coordinated worship
Who should observe
Special note
Second Putrada of the year — same purpose. Falls in holy Shravana month so doubly powerful.
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