Pausha Putrada Ekadashi at Laxmi Narayan Temple Dhangadhi Kailali #iskconaurangabad
Pausha (Putrada) Ekadashi in 2025 falls on 30–31 December; it’s a sacred Vishnu vrat observed for blessings of children and family welfare — fast on Ekadashi and break the fast (parana) the next day during the prescribed muhurta. Overview and date Pausha Putrada Ekadashi (also called Putrada Ekadashi) is observed on the Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in the Pausha month. In 2025 the Ekadashi tithi begins on 30 December and continues into 31 December (observance commonly listed as 30–31 December 2025). Significance Putrada literally means “giver of sons/children”; this Ekadashi is traditionally observed by married couples seeking blessings for progeny, family harmony, and prosperity. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu, perform special prayers, and read or listen to Ekadashi-related stories and vrata-kathas to gain spiritual merit and family blessings. Quick guide: who should observe and key decisions • Who commonly observes: married couples desiring children, parents for children’s welfare, and devotees seeking family prosperity. • Decide how strictly to fast: full fast (no food, sometimes water) or partial fast (fruits, milk, sattvic food) depending on health and tradition. • Timing matters: begin vrat at sunrise on Ekadashi and perform parana (breaking fast) in the prescribed muhurta the next day; follow local panchang for exact tithi and muhurta. • Local custom: regional variations exist (e.g., South India links this period with Vaikuntha/Mukkoti observances) — follow your family or temple tradition. Typical rituals and vrat vidhi • Morning: get up before sunrise, take a purifying bath, wear clean clothes, and set up an altar to Lord Vishnu. • Worship: offer flowers, tulsi leaves, incense, lamp, and chant Vishnu mantras or recite the Ekadashi vrata-katha. • Fasting: many observe a strict fast on Ekadashi; others take only fruits and milk or a single meal before sunrise. Children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with medical conditions often follow a modified fast. • Parana (breaking the fast): perform parana on the next day during the auspicious muhurta as per the local panchang; consult your temple or priest for the exact parana time for your location. Practical cautions and trade-offs • Health first: prolonged fasting can affect blood sugar, blood pressure, and medication schedules. If you are diabetic, pregnant, nursing, elderly, or on medication, consult a healthcare provider before attempting a strict fast. • Local timing: lunar tithis shift by location; always confirm the exact tithi and parana muhurta from a trusted local panchang or temple to avoid breaking the vrat at the wrong time. Sources and further reading For detailed muhurta, regional variations, and step‑by‑step timings for 2025, see local panchang entries and the festival guides listed here.
