Overview

• Ekadashi tithi began on August 4 at 11:41 AM and continues until August 5 at 1:12 PM, marking today’s fasting period
• Devotees observe puja during Brahma (4:02–4:42 AM), Vijay (2:39–3:35 PM), Godhuli (7:16–7:36 PM) and Nishita (midnight–12:40 AM) muhurats
• Parana is scheduled for August 6 between 7:15 and 8:21 AM during Dwadashi tithi, with serving food to Brahmins prioritized
• Observance of Putrada Ekadashi is believed to bring prosperity, long life to children and bless childless couples with offspring
• The vrat’s origin myth recounts Sage Lomasha advising King Mahajita’s court to observe the fast so the king would be blessed with a son