Putrada Ekadashi is a significant Hindu festival known for its association with the birth of children. It is observed on the eleventh day of the bright half of the month of Shravana, which typically falls in July or August. The festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is believed to bring blessings for a child’s birth and well-being.
The festival is also associated with the legend of King Yayati, who was cursed by his son to become old and weak. The king’s wife, Devayani, prayed to Lord Vishnu to lift the curse, and the deity granted her wish, restoring the king’s youth and vitality. This legend is often linked to the festival’s theme of child birth and the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
The festival is observed by devotees who fast and perform various rituals to seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu for a child’s birth. The exact date of Putrada Ekadashi in 2026 is not specified in the provided evidence, but it is mentioned that it falls on August 23 or 24.