Millions of Lord Vishnu devotees across the globe observed Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (also known as Pavitra Ekadashi) on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Falling on the eleventh tithi of the bright fortnight in the holy month of Shravana, this Ekadashi holds profound spiritual significance for couples praying for righteous offspring, protection of children, and overall spiritual liberation (moksha).

Temple Celebrations and Rigorous Fasting
Major Vaishnava shrines, including the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in Srirangam, witnessed vast turnouts of pilgrims. Devotees observed strict fasts—either complete Nirjala (without water) or Phalahar (consuming only fruits and milk).

Many spent the preceding night engaged in continuous prayer (Jagran), singing devotional bhajans and chanting the Vishnu Sahasranama (Thousand Names of Lord Vishnu) alongside the Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya mantra.

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Timings & Rules:
├── Fasting Day     : Sunday, August 23, 2026 (Udaya Tithi)
├── Tithi Duration  : Begins 2:00 AM (Aug 23) | Ends 4:18 AM (Aug 24)
├── Parana Window   : Monday, August 24, 2026 (1:53 PM – 4:24 PM)
└── Core Practices  : Tulsi leaf offerings, Vishnu Sahasranama recitation, and Annadaan

The Legends and Spiritual Merit
According to the Bhavishya Purana, Lord Krishna explained the significance of Putrada Ekadashi to King Yudhishthira, recounting the story of King Suketuman, whose lack of an heir was resolved through the devout observance of this specific fast.

Priests emphasized that offerings of fresh Tulsi leaves to Lord Vishnu on this day carry immense spiritual merit. To complete the sacred observance, devotees will break their fast during the designated Parana window on Monday afternoon, following morning prayers and generous charitable donations (Annadaan and Vastradaan) to Brahmins and those in need.