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Spiritual Significance
Putrada Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of the bright fortnight of Pausha month and is believed to bestow the blessing of progeny, particularly a virtuous son (putra). Couples longing for children observe this fast with great faith. The Vishnu Purana narrates the story of King Suketumaan who was blessed with a son after observing this Ekadashi.
How to Celebrate in Singapore
Observing Putrada Ekadashi in Singapore is highly auspicious. Because local timezone sunrise and moonrise times differ, follow these practices:
- Align Fasting with Local Sunrise: Start your vrat precisely at sunrise in Singapore (approx 06:00 local time), rather than following Indian Standard Time.
- Perform Puja during local Auspicious Hours: Make sure to perform the main rituals during local SGT evening/night windows as shown above.
- Ekadashi fast from sunrise to next day
- Special puja to Lord Vishnu for the boon of progeny
- Reciting the Putrada Ekadashi Katha
- Donating clothes and food to Brahmins
- Night vigil with Vishnu prayers
Auspicious Items to Prepare
🌸 Tulsi🌸 Yellow flowers🌸 Panchamrit🌸 Sweet rice (kheer)🌸 Yellow cloth