Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 is an auspicious fasting day for married couples who desire a son. Observing this Vrat-Puja with devotion and following all rituals properly is believed to bring blessings from Lord Vishnu, fulfilling the desire for virtuous offspring. Read on for fasting dates, Parana timings, Vrat-Katha, and step-by-step ritual guidance.

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi can be celebrated twice a year. The Putrada Ekadashi 2025 which is celebrated either in July or August is called Shravana Purtrada Ekadashi. Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is celebrated in December or January so, it is named Pausha Ekadashi.

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Fasting Date, and Parana Timings

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025: Wednesday, 30th December 2025 to 31st December 2025

• Vrat Parana (fast breaking) time: 07:14 AM to 09:19 AM

• Dwadashi ends on Parana day: 08:20 AM

• Ekadashi Tithi begins: 30th December 2025, 07:52 PM

• Ekadashi Tithi ends: 31st December 2025, 01:45 AM

Significance Of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Fasting 2025

If the funeral rituals are not performed by his own son the deceased soul cannot get solvation. The only person who goes forward with the family linage and ancestral hierarchy. The son is responsible for discharging the responsibility of the family. In a way, we can say that the son is the one who takes forward the name of the family and generation. He is the one who worships the dead souls and is the savior.

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat enables you to have a son due to the blessings of the God Vishnu. You all become a proud father of a virtuous and promising son. The blessing of God certainly comes to fruition. Devotees have to worship Lord Shri Hari with full devotion following all rituals puritanical way on the auspicious day of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi. 

Many people also consult their  free online kundli on Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, as it helps them understand their planetary positions, family lineage karma, and the astrological factors related to progeny and blessings of a son.

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Vrat-Katha

Pausha Putrada Ekadasi Vrat-Katha is of great significance.

Blessings of Lord Vishnu

The story is self-evident and emerged during the confabulation between Lord Krishan and Yudhisthira. Every devotee who observes Pausha Putrada Ekadashi has to recite this story to get the blessings of the God Mahavishnu. The auspicious Putrada Ekadashi Vrat-Katha relates to the ancient times when King Suketuman used to live in his kingdom named Bhadravati. The kingdom was full of affluence and prosperity and, subjects would love their favorite king from the bottom of their heart. But, there was only a missing thing that was ever haunting to the great king Suketuman. He was deprived of a son. There was no one available to carry on his glorious ancestral procession and to rule his vast Kingdom. It was a nagging concern because after his demise no one remained to carry on his funeral rituals. According to the ancient scriptures, the soul of a dead person is not liberated unless his own son does all the funeral procession. Many devotees also explore online astrology to understand the spiritual importance of this Ekadashi.

Importance for Married Couples

The story advances as the king Suketuman used to live a depressed life. To overcome this pathetic situation, he went to the forest. But due to his obsession, he was lost in the thick forest. He was roaming here there, and, everywhere but could not find any exit from the forest. After many days of wandering, he found an Asharam which was situated on the bank of Mansarovar. He came across some great hermits, who advised him to do Pausha Putrda Ekadashi Vrat after recognizing his nagging concern. The king became ecstatic to know the solution to his piercing problem of not having any son. Soon, he reached his kingdom and narrated the story to the queen of his encounter and suggestions of hermits. Both king and queen started to do Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat and follow the ritual with high devotion. The lord Vishnu became pleased to see their unceasing devotion towards him. King Suketuman got a son due to the grace of God. if you do this Vrat-Katha and observe a fast this auspicious Ekadashi you will get a virtuous child. The glory of the child will scatter in all directions due to the blessings of God. For proper guidance, many people also prefer to talk to astrologer before keeping this sacred fast.

Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Vrat Rituals

Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Vrat is auspicious which is celebrated for a particular purpose. If you are a married couple and deprived of any son or daughter this Ekadashi is a boon and blessings of God. Putrada Ekadashi is also significant for the well-being and growth of a child. If married couples are anxious for a bright career, and health of their offspring may observe the fast too. But you have to follow the rituals or vidhi in a highly puritanical way in religious contemplation. 

Here, all devotees may be aware of these rituals, which are inevitable for the Putrada Ekadashi Vrat-Pujan. 

• Those married couples who are observing fast on this auspicious Ekadashi have to take an early bath in the morning and wear clean clothes. A religious mind and a clean body are essential to observe the fast.
• Pausha Putrada Ekadashi fulfills the desire of a son so both husband and wife are expected to have a fast this day of Ekadasi. Either wife or husband is not sufficient to observe the fast of the Ekadashi to get the blessing of God as a form of a son.
• The fast is not that strict so, you may take a little food such as fruits, milk, or sweets but, having rice, onion, Garlic, or any other grain is strictly prohibited.
• Chanting the Mantras of Vishnu Sahasranama seems to be auspicious and fruitful on Pausha Putrada Ekadashi.
• Aarti of Lord Vishnu is important and, you may also visit your nearby temple to offer Bhog to the statue of Lord Vishnu.
• You may also break your fast on the next day of this EkadasiVrat by having a bath and offering a prayer to Shree Hari.
• The married couples have to keep on reciting Mantras or Puja of the Lord Vishnu all day and night. It is advisable if you do this Ekadasi with devotion and discipline, you will get early blessings from God.
• Many astrologers also suggest suitable gemstone based on your horoscope to enhance prosperity and harmony after this Ekadashi. You can also talk to astrologer online for personalised gemstone recommendations.