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What is confirmed
- Shravana Putrada Ekadashi fast to be observed on Sunday, 23 August 2026 (tithi begins 02:00 AM, ends 04:18 AM 24 August 2026)[1]
What remains disputed or unverified
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The sacred day of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is set for Sunday, 23 August 2026, when the lunar Tithi begins at 02:00 AM and runs until 04:18 AM on the following day, allowing devotees to observe a fast for the blessings of progeny.[1]
Significance of the Fast
Cast as the “giver of sons,” Shravana Putrada Ekadashi attracts married couples seeking a child, particularly a son to continue family lineage and perform last rites. The fast is believed to sanctify past sins, secure prosperity, and grant spiritual progress.[1]
Legend behind the Day
According to the Bhavishya Purana, King Mahijit of Mahishmati, long childless, received guidance to observe this vrat. After strict adherence, the king was blessed with a son, cementing the Ekadashi’s reputation as a divine boon for newborns.[1]
Observances Across India
Devotees perform morning aarti at revered shrines such as Shri Venkateswara Swami’s Kailash Vaikunth Dham in Bengaluru, while lamps are lit at four distinguished locations to attract Lord Vishnu’s grace.[1][2]
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