Putrada Ekadashi, also known as Pavitropana
Ekadashi and Pavitra Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the 11th lunar day (ekadashi) of the fortnight of the waxing moon in the Hindu
month of Shravana (July-August). All the normal rules
associated with Ekadasi fasting is observed during Putrada.
The popular belief is that by observing Putrada Ekadasi Vrat one
will be able to get a son. As per Bhavishya purana, this vrat
is mentioned by Lord Sri Krishna to Yudhishtira. It is also considered highly
auspicious to feed poor children and old people on this day. Also a person who
observe this vrata achieves moksha after his death.
Legend has it that King
Mahijit was extremely successful and victorious. However, what bothered him was
the absence of children which became a constant worry since he would not have
anyone to perform his last rituals and honor the forefathers. He performed
several charities, good deeds and also observed countless homas, yagnas and
yagas (sacrifices) but in vain. Thus, he set out in the search of Sage Lomasa
to seek help and advice. Born from the hair of Lord Brahma, Sage Lomasa had the
capability to vision the past, present and future. The kind retold his entire
story.
On hearing the story, the sage began meditating and realized that the king was a vysya (merchant) in his previous birth who traveled selling goods. On one journey, the king was very thirsty and reached a lake in the search of water. There, he saw a thirsty cow and a newborn calf drinking water. He then drove away the cow and his calf for drinking water himself. Therefore, he had committed the sin of obstructing the cow from drinking water. It was due to this reason that he was still childless in his present birth. To erase the sin committed, the sage advised the king to observe the Pavitra Ekadashi vrat.
The king, along with his wife, observe this fast and in due time, got a handsome and healthy son. Also, the son grew up to become a successful ruler. Therefore, pavitra Ekadashi is regarded as the most important fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed with great fervor and devotion. In addition, this vrat is known to be one of the greatest Ekadashi vrats among all 24 Ekadashi vrats in Hinduism as it is associated with engendering children. Foods containing rice and grains are avoided on this day. Some firm devotees even keep vigil (stay awake during the whole night) on this day.
On hearing the story, the sage began meditating and realized that the king was a vysya (merchant) in his previous birth who traveled selling goods. On one journey, the king was very thirsty and reached a lake in the search of water. There, he saw a thirsty cow and a newborn calf drinking water. He then drove away the cow and his calf for drinking water himself. Therefore, he had committed the sin of obstructing the cow from drinking water. It was due to this reason that he was still childless in his present birth. To erase the sin committed, the sage advised the king to observe the Pavitra Ekadashi vrat.
The king, along with his wife, observe this fast and in due time, got a handsome and healthy son. Also, the son grew up to become a successful ruler. Therefore, pavitra Ekadashi is regarded as the most important fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is observed with great fervor and devotion. In addition, this vrat is known to be one of the greatest Ekadashi vrats among all 24 Ekadashi vrats in Hinduism as it is associated with engendering children. Foods containing rice and grains are avoided on this day. Some firm devotees even keep vigil (stay awake during the whole night) on this day.
2016 Date : 14th August,Sunday.
2017 Date : 3rd August
2017 Date : 3rd August
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