By Pt. Nilesh Sharma
Discover the correct date, auspicious timings, fasting rituals and significance of Putrada Ekadashi in 2025

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.
Putrada Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha of Sawan.
In 2025, it will be observed on 5 August.
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
| 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.
• 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ekadashi | Eleventh lunar day |
| Sawan | Holy month |
| Sankalpa | Vow or intention |
| Akshata | Unbroken rice grains |
| Prasad | Blessed food |
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.
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