Putrada Ekadashi
Putrada Ekadashi is observed with devotion as a sacred Ekadashi vrata dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In 2027 it falls on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 in Puri, Odisha.
Auspicious Timings & Panchang
📍 Puri, Odisha
Today's Recommendations for Putrada Ekadashi 2027
Follow these sacred rituals to make the most of this auspicious day
Start the day with sankalpa and prayer
EssentialPerform main puja with Vishnu mantra japa
RecommendedEvening deepa and aarti, then keep night vigil
RecommendedPutrada Ekadashi Katha
Arjuna bowed at the feet of Lord Krishna with deep reverence and prayed - "O Madhusudan! Kindly bestow your grace and describe the significance of the Ekadashi falling during the Shukla Paksha in the Pausha month. What is the name of this Ekadashi?
What is its observance method? Which deity is worshipped on this day? Kindly provide detailed answers to all my questions.
" In response to Arjuna's questions, Lord Krishna said - "O Arjuna! The Ekadashi that falls in the Shukla Paksha of the Pausha month is known as Putrada Ekadashi. Its observance should be conducted following…
Puja Vidhi - Putrada Ekadashi
The puja for Putrada Ekadashi is a sacred ritual that offers us an opportunity to establish a deep connection with divinity. This method is inspired by centuries-old traditions and is performed with devotion, reverence, and the spirit of surrender.
This comprehensive puja guide contains 5 essential steps that can be completed in approximately 30-45 minutes. Each step is explained with clarity and devotion to help you connect with the divine presence of Lord Krishna.
🪔 1. Step 1
Wake before sunrise, bathe, and take the sankalpa (vow) to observe the fast.
🌸 2. Step 2
Set up a clean altar for Lord Vishnu; light a diya and offer flowers, incense, and Tulsi leaves.
📿 3. Step 3
Chant Vishnu Sahasranama and the Ekadashi mantra through the day.
🙏 4. Step 4
Read or listen to the Ekadashi Katha and keep a night vigil (jagaran).
✨ 5. Step 5
Break the fast (Parana) on Dwadashi after offering bhog to the Lord.
The most important aspect of puja is your devotion and faith. Whether you follow each step in detail or adapt it to your circumstances, purity of mind and the spirit of surrender are the foundation of true worship. May Lord Krishna bless you with divine love and eternal peace. Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
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🍎 Fasting Rules & Guidelines
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Putrada Ekadashi is observed on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 in Puri, Odisha. It is the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of the Pausha month (Purnimanta). The Ekadashi tithi ends at 07:51.
Grants the blessing of children (putra) to childless couples and ensures the well-being of existing children
Avoid all grains (rice, wheat, barley), pulses and beans, onion, garlic, and mushrooms, non-vegetarian food, alcohol and tobacco. Permitted phalahar items include fresh fruits, milk, curd, and ghee, sabudana preparations, singhara (water chestnut) flour, dry fruits and nuts, coconut water. Follow your health and family tradition.
Break fast on Dwadashi after sunrise. Parana time is crucial - must be within Dwadashi tithi. Offer bhog to Lord Vishnu before eating. Feed Brahmins and children. Donate clothes and food to the needy.
Plan ahead and make light adjustments: take sankalpa at sunrise, keep a fruit/milk phalahar fast through the workday, do mantra japa in spare moments, and complete evening aarti. Sincere intention matters more than rigid observance.