Putrada Ekadashi is a hindu holy day

Observed by     :    Hindus 

Observances     :    Prayers and religious rituals, including puja to Vishnu

Date                  :     3^rd  August 2017

Putrada  Ekadashi (lit. "ekadashi that is the giver of sons") is a Hindu holy day, This day is also known as Pausha  Putrada  Ekadashi, to differentiate it from the other Putrada  Ekadashi in Shravana. A son is considered entirely important in Hindu society as he takes care of the parents in their old age in life and by offering shraddha (ancestor rites) ensures well-being of his parents in the after-life. Each ekadashi is prescribed for certain goals, the goal of having sons is so great that two Putrada ("giver of sons") ekadashis are devoted to it. Rest of the objectives loath this benefit. It additionally highlights the inclination to have children .

Putrada Ekadashi is observed two times in a year. Ekadashi during Paush Shukla Paksha and Ekadashi during Shravan Shukla Paksha are known as Putrada Ekadashi. Benefits - Hinduism gives utmost importance to rituals performed at the time of the birth and the death. Hinduism endorses certain ceremonies at the season of the demise which ought to be performed by  the son only. It is believed that funeral rites should be done by the son and it is must for the liberation of the soul. The child additionally performs regularly performing standard Shraddha to satisfy  the soul of the dead person either on the Earth or in the Heaven. Shravan Shukla Paksha Ekadashi is also known as Pavitropana Ekadashi or Pavitra Ekadashie specially among Vaishnava community.

At times Ekadashi fasting is suggested on two consecutive days. It is advised that Smartha with family should to watch fasting on first day as it were. The other Ekadashi fasting, which is the second one, is suggested for Sanyasis, widows and for those who want Moksh .