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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026: Date, timings, Parana and spiritual significance
A recent post by Isha Foundation on X highlights the spiritual significance of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi will be observed on August 23, 2026, according to Drik Panchang. The festival falls during the Shukla Paksha of the month of Shravana and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. A recent post by Isha Foundation on X has also highlighted the spiritual idea behind Ekadashi fasting, describing it as an opportunity to become more conscious of your relationship with food.
The post says that Ekadashi comes on the 11th day after the new moon or full moon in the lunar calendar. It suggests observing the day through fasting and using the practice as a way to bring greater awareness to eating.
For devotees, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi can therefore become more than a day of avoiding certain foods. It can be a time for prayer, self-discipline and turning attention inward.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 date and timings
According to Drik Panchang, Shravana Putrada Ekadashi falls on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The Ekadashi Tithi begins at 2:00 AM on August 23 and ends at 4:18 AM on August 24.
The day is known as Putrada Ekadashi because traditional Hindu belief associates the observance with prayers for children and family well-being. It is also one of the Ekadashi observances dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
If you are observing the fast, the method can vary according to your tradition and personal capacity. Drik Panchang describes several forms of Ekadashi fasting, including water-only fasting, fruit-based fasting and a single meal without grains.
When is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi Parana?
Parana, or breaking the Ekadashi fast, takes place on Dwadashi, the day after Ekadashi. Drik Panchang lists August 24 as the Parana day for the Smarta observance in 2026.
Drik Panchang lists Vaishnava Shravana Putrada Ekadashi on August 24, with Parana on August 25 from 5:17 AM to 6:20 AM.
What is the spiritual significance?
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi is traditionally connected with Lord Vishnu and is observed by devotees seeking blessings for family and children. The broader spiritual meaning of Ekadashi centres on restraint, devotion and awareness.
The idea shared by Isha Foundation adds another perspective. Instead of seeing fasting only as avoiding food, you can look at it as a conscious break from habitual eating. Its recent X post described Ekadashi as an opportunity to make your engagement with food more conscious.
This idea fits naturally into the spiritual practice of the day. You can use the fast to slow down, spend time in prayer or meditation and become more aware of your daily habits.
What does Ekadashi mean in Vedic astrology?
Ekadashi is the 11th tithi of the lunar fortnight. Each lunar month has two Ekadashis, one during Shukla Paksha and another during Krishna Paksha. In the Panchang tradition, tithi is one of the five key elements used to understand a particular day, alongside Nakshatra, Yoga, Karana and Vara.
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi falls during Shukla Paksha, when the Moon is traditionally considered to be in its waxing phase. For devotees following Vedic traditions, the lunar timing provides a framework for observing fasting, prayer and other spiritual practices.
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