The fast of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 will be observed on 30th December. This fast is considered auspicious for the birth of children and their longevity. The fast will be broken on January 1, 2026 from 7:07 am to 9:19 am.
Putrada Ekadashi 2025: Putrada Ekadashi comes twice a year, once in the month of Pausha and second in the month of Sawan. Both Putrada Ekadashi have special religious significance. As the name suggests, these Ekadashis are kept for the attainment of children, their well-being and their longevity. It is believed that those who observe fast on this Ekadashi with the wish of having a child, they soon get good news and their children have long life. Therefore, almost every married woman observes the fast of Putrada Ekadashi in the month of Pausha as per the rituals. So let us know when is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi this year, when should the fast be observed, auspicious time and time of breaking the fast. Also, what measures should be taken on this day to have a child?
When is Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025?
According to the Hindu calendar, the fast of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is observed on the Ekadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Pausha month. According to the Hindu calendar, this year the fast will start at 7:50 am on 30 December 2025 and will end at 5 am on 31 December 2025. Therefore, according to Udaya Tithi, this year the fast of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi will be observed on 30th December.
Paush Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Paran
Breaking the Ekadashi fast is called Paran. Ekadashi fast is broken on the next day of the fast, i.e. on Dwadashi tithi. Parana should be done before the Dwadashi tithi ends. Not breaking the fast within this date is considered a sin. According to the Hindu calendar, Pausha Putrada Ekadashi fast will end on January 1, 2026. The auspicious time for breaking the fast on this day will be from 7:07 am to 9:19 am.
Ways to have a child
Joint worship of Vishnu and Lakshmi – On this day, worship Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Vishnu. Apply tilak with yellow flowers and turmeric. Chant the mantra “Om Namo Narayanay Namah”. With this remedy, couples get the blessings of having a child.
Offer water to the Tulsi plant
Like Thursday, it is auspicious to offer water to the Tulsi plant on Paush Putrada Ekadashi also. By doing this, planetary defects are removed and positive energy increases in the house.
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Donate yellow clothes and fruits
On this day, donate yellow clothes, banana or gram pulses to any Brahmin or needy person. This remedy removes all the obstacles related to having a child and brings happiness and peace in the family.
Recite Vishnu Sahasranama
Reciting Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra on the day of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi fast purifies the mind and removes obstacles in conceiving a child. Therefore this auspicious work must be done.
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Husband and wife should observe this fast together
If both husband and wife observe this fast together, its results increase manifold. Both of them should together perform the Aarti of Lord Vishnu and pray for the birth of a child. By doing this one receives special blessings from God.
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