Pausha Putrada Ekadashi

Ekadashi that is observed on Shukla Paksha of the Paush month is known as Paush Putrada Ekadashi. People without children believed that by observing the Putrada Ekadashi vrat on this day they would be blessed with a child.Couples also worship the deity for well-being for their children.Grains, beans, cereals, and certain vegetables and spices are avoided on this day. This Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is more popular in North India, while other states give more importance to the Shravana one.

Devotees take early morning bath on this day, pray lord vishnu and observe fast. This ekadasi is mentiond in bavishyottara purana by Lord Krishna.

2017 Date : 8th January, Sunday.