Putrada Ekadashi 2025: Auspicious Timings and Yoga for the Fast on August 4 or 5

The month of Sawan is considered spiritually powerful, with combined worship of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Mondays are dedicated to Shiva and Ekadashi is sacred for Vishnu devotees. Putrada Ekadashi is especially beneficial for couples seeking progeny, harmony, peace and prosperity in family life.

When is Putrada Ekadashi in 2025?

Putrada Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha of Sawan.
In 2025, it will be observed on 5 August.

Important Dates and Auspicious Muhurta

Ekadashi begins: 4 August 2025 at 11:41 AM
Ekadashi ends: 5 August 2025 at 1:12 PM
Last Monday of Sawan: 4 August 2025

Auspicious Yogas

Yoga	Timing
Indra Yoga	Till 7:25 AM
Ravi Yoga	5:18 AM to 11:23 AM
Shivavas Yoga	From 1:13 PM

These yogas enhance blessings of progeny, prosperity and spiritual upliftment.

Significance of Putrada Ekadashi

• The vrat is believed to grant the blessing of children.
• Brings harmony and growth in marital and family life.
• Sawan enhances the effect due to combined grace of Shiva and Vishnu.

Puja Procedure

1. Morning bath and purification.
2. Clean the home and altar.
3. Invoke Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.
4. Take a vow with water, flowers and rice.
5. Worship Lakshmi-Narayan with lamp and incense.
6. Chant “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”.
7. Distribute prasad.

Benefits of the Vrat

Benefit	Impact
Blessing of progeny	Highly auspicious for couples
Fortune and harmony	Improves marital balance
Peace and clarity	Mental stability
Financial growth	Prosperity and abundance
Spiritual upliftment	Purification of mind

Summary Table: Putrada Ekadashi 2025

Topic	Details
Date	5 August 2025
Muhurta	4 Aug 11:41 AM to 5 Aug 1:12 PM
Significance	Progeny, prosperity
Ritual	Bath, vow, chanting
Yogas	Indra, Ravi, Shivavas

Key Terms

Term	Meaning
Ekadashi	Eleventh lunar day
Sawan	Holy month
Sankalpa	Vow or intention
Akshata	Unbroken rice grains
Prasad	Blessed food

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FAQs

1. Is Putrada Ekadashi only for couples seeking children?
No. It also supports harmony, peace and prosperity in the household.

2. Can both Shiva and Vishnu be worshipped this day?
Yes. In Sawan, combined worship is considered powerful.

3. Is a waterless fast compulsory?
No. One may observe fruit-based or partial fasting.

4. Which mantra is considered best?
“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya” is highly recommended.

5. What if the vrat rules are broken unknowingly?
Pray for forgiveness and continue the vrat with sincerity.