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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 United States
Observing Putrada Ekadashi in United States 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 New York (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 EST 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