Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2027: date, parana time, story and significance
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
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Shravana Putrada Ekadashi falls on Thursday, August 12, 2027 in India and on the same day in the US. The fast is broken the next morning: Hyderabad Fri, Aug 13, 9:36 AM – 5:30 AM; Dallas Fri, Aug 13, 6:49 AM – 9:30 AM. It is the Shravana Shukla Ekadashi, dedicated to Vishnu (Sridhara).
Also called: Pavitropana Ekadashi.
1The story
King Mahijit of Mahishmati ruled justly but had no son, and his people grieved with him. They went to the sage Lomasha, who saw that in a past life the king had once driven a thirsty cow from a pond. He told the king and his subjects to keep Putrada Ekadashi in Shravana and give the merit to the king. A son was born to the queen soon after.
From the Ekadashi Mahatmya (Padma and Bhavishyottara Puranas), as Sri Krishna told it to Yudhishthira.
2How to keep the fast
- Dashami (the day before): one simple meal, no rice in the evening.
- Ekadashi: fast as your health allows: without water (nirjala), with fruit and milk (phalahara), or one meal without grains. Rice, wheat, pulses and beans are avoided by all.
- Worship: Vishnu puja with tulasi leaves, a lamp, and the Vishnu Sahasranama or the story of the day.
- Night: many keep jagarana, staying awake with bhajans and readings.
- Dwadashi: break the fast in the parana window shown above, after the Hari Vasara (the first quarter of Dwadashi) has ended, ideally with tulasi water and a little rice.
Children, the elderly, pregnant women and anyone who is unwell or on medication should keep a light fast, or simply avoid grains. Ask your priest and doctor.
3Checklist: what you need
8 items
- Vishnu or Venkateswara picture
- Tulasi leaves (picked the day before; not on Ekadashi)
- Yellow or white flowers, sandalwood, akshata
- Ghee lamp and agarbatti
- Fruits, milk and (if you take them) fasting foods without grains
- Vishnu Sahasranamam book or app
- Ekadashi katha for this Ekadashi (section 1 above)
- For Dwadashi parana: a simple rice dish, and the parana time for your city
4A priest, or do it yourself
5Puja items near you
Indian groceries and puja stores near the city you picked above.
6Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2027 by city
| City | Fast · parana |
|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Thu, Aug 12 Parana Fri, Aug 13, 9:36 AM – 5:30 AM |
| Bengaluru | Thu, Aug 12 Parana Fri, Aug 13, 9:36 AM – 5:30 AM |
| New York | Thu, Aug 12 Parana Fri, Aug 13, 6:04 AM – 8:51 AM |
| Dallas | Thu, Aug 12 Parana Fri, Aug 13, 6:49 AM – 9:30 AM |
| Bay Area | Thu, Aug 12 Parana Fri, Aug 13, 6:22 AM – 9:06 AM |
| London | Thu, Aug 12 Parana Fri, Aug 13, 5:42 AM – 8:39 AM |
| Singapore | Thu, Aug 12 · Vaishnava Fri, Aug 13 Parana Fri, Aug 13, 12:06 PM – 7:30 AM |
| Sydney | Fri, Aug 13 Parana Sat, Aug 14, 6:35 AM – 8:45 AM |
Next: India Tue, Aug 1, 2028 · US Mon, Jul 31, 2028.
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More about Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Significance
Kept by couples praying for children and for the wellbeing of their children. One of two Putrada Ekadashis; the other falls in Pushya.
Smarta and Vaishnava dates
If Dashami still runs at arunodaya, 96 minutes before sunrise, Vaishnavas move the fast to the next day. Where the dates differ, the Vaishnava date is shown in the table above. See the Ekadashi guide.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Shravana Putrada Ekadashi in 2027?
Thursday, August 12, 2027 in India and Thursday, August 12, 2027 in the US (Dallas).
What is the parana time for Shravana Putrada Ekadashi?
Hyderabad: Fri, Aug 13, 9:36 AM – 5:30 AM. Dallas: Fri, Aug 13, 6:49 AM – 9:30 AM. Open the Global Panchang app for your own city.
What is the story of Shravana Putrada Ekadashi?
King Mahijit of Mahishmati ruled justly but had no son, and his people grieved with him.
Why do Smarta and Vaishnava dates sometimes differ?
If Dashami still runs at arunodaya, 96 minutes before sunrise, Vaishnavas (including ISKCON) move the fast to the next day; Smartas follow the tithi at sunrise.
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