Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025: Know the exact date, fasting rules, Puja Rituals and the powerful spiritual benefits of this Sacred Ekadashi in December 2025

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 is one of the most sacred ritual and observances as per the Hindu tradition. This observance is dedicated to worshiping the revered God, Lord Vishnu who is considered to be the preserver of the universe.

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 is celebrated each year during the Shukla Paksha of the Pausha month which is the 10th month in the Hindu lunar calendar, usually falling between December and January. This Ekadashi is specially important for married couples seeking children, family prosperity, and spiritual blessings. Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 will be observed with extreme unwavering devotion by millions of devotees across India and abroad.

Religious and Spiritual Significance of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is a very auspicious observance because it is believed to accomplish heartfelt long wishes and desires and more so for those who are praying and wishing for children or off springs and well-being of family. As per Hindu scriptures and tales, the ones who pray to Lord Vishnu and observe fast on this day with dedication are granted with blessings and divinity of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Maa Lakshmi.

Spiritually, Ekadashi fasting is not only about material wishes but also about self-discipline, purification of the mind, dedication and devotion. It is believed that observing Ekadashi not only helps eliminate negative karmas and brings clarity of thought but also strengthens the devotees’ spiritual and emotional connect with God. Many Rishi Munis, Gurus and saints have often highlighted that Ekadashi fasting helps control your senses and invites inner peace. Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 is one of the most powerful Ekadashis and is said to not only fulfill worldly desires but also brings spiritual peace and happiness.

Mythological Story of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 (Ekadashi Katha)

As per ancient Hindu tales and legends, there once lived a virtuous king whose name was Suketuman and his wife the queen was named Shaibya. Despite being virtuous and devoted to dharma, the royal couple remained childless for many years. They were under extreme distress as thwt wanted an heir and thus they sought guidance from the Rishis.

A great Rishi Muni or sage advised them to observe the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi with eternal dedication to Lord Vishnu. As per the Rishi Muni’s instructions and guidance the king and queen observed the Ekadashi fast with dedication, faith, prayers and abstinence. Bhagwan Vishnu was very happy with their dedication and blessed with both hands. Lord Vishnu blessed them with a noble and righteous son.

This story stresses upon the importance and power of faith, patience and devotion. This is the importance of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi. 2025 and this Ekadashi every year is especially significant for those desiring children.

Rituals and Observances: Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025

1. Preparations start a day before on Dashami

Devotees and those observing the fast start preparing for the fast a day before Ekadashi by eating light, vegetarian, sattvic food. Grains, onions, garlic and oily spicy foods are avoided in order to maintain purity of body and mind.

2. Ekadashi Vrat or Fast

On the day of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025, devotees should wake up really early and take a holy bath preferably in Holy Ganga. Then they should take a vow (Sankalp) to observe the fast. The fast can be of these types:

• Nirjala Vrat( fast without food and water)
• Falahar Vrat (Fast with fruits and milk)
• Partial fast, depending on health and ability

Grains and beans are strictly avoided on this Ekadashi day.

3. Puja of Lord Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi

Devotees worship Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna and Mata Lakshmi on this day with flowers, agarbatti (incense sticks), diyas or small earthen lamps and Tulsi or Holy Basil leaves. Reciting and Chanting Vishnu Sahasranama, “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya”, and reading the Ekadashi Katha are considered highly auspicious and are believed to yield the best results.

4. Jagrata or Night Vigil

Many devotees stay awake whole night, sing bhajans, listening to religious discourses and meditate and recite Lord Vishnu and Mata Lakshmi Shloks.

5. Parana (Breaking the Fast)

The fast is broken on Dwadashi which is the twelfth day of lunar calendar i.e. the twelfth day. During the auspicious Parana time it is advised to consume sattvic food and fruits and offering charity to the needy is considered specially auspicious.

Benefits of Observing Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025

• Observing the Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 will bless one with healthy and virtuous children
• Peace, harmony, and happiness in family life will be observed.
• Observing this Vrat will remove past sins and negative karma
• Spiritual growth and mental clarity will be blessed with
• The blessings from the Vrat will result in strengthening of faith and self-discipline

Even those who are not seeking to have children or who already have been blessed with children may also observe this Ekadashi for prosperity, success, mental peace and spiritual purification.

Date of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025

The real question this time is: 30 ya 31 kab hai Ekadashi. Pausha Putrada Ekadashi will be observed on tuesday the 30th of December, 2025 as per the Hindu lunar calendar.

As per Drig Panchang:

Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 07:50 am on 30th December, 2025.

Ekadashi Tithi will end at 05:00 pm on 31st December, 2025.

Spiritual Message of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025

Beyond rituals and fasting, Pausha Putrada Ekadashi teaches the values of patience, devotion, self-control, dedication and gratitude. It reminds one and all that true fulfillment and peace comes not only from material achievements but also from leading a life in unison with dharma and devotion.

In today’s fast-paced world, observing Ekadashi provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with one’s spiritual roots and be grateful for whatever we have been blessed with.

Conclusion

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi 2025 is a sacred occasion that is an amalgamation and a perfect example of what dedication, devotion, discipline and divine grace can bring us.

By observing this Ekadashi with sincerity and faith, devotees seeking blessings of Lord Vishnu for family, familial health and happiness, happy and virtuous children and spiritual progress will be able to achieve them. Whether one fasts for personal wishes or spiritual upliftment, the real essence of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi lies in pure devotion, humility and the most of all unwavering faith and trust in the divine energy.