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Astrologer Akhilesh Pandey said that Paush Putrada Ekadashi falls in the Shukla Paksha of Paush month according to the Hindu calendar and this fast is considered very auspicious for those who wish to have a child. On this day, there is a tradition of special worship of both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Devotees take a holy bath early in the morning and pledge to fast.
According to the Hindu calendar, Paush Putrada Ekadashi falls in the Shukla Paksha of Paush month and this fast is considered very auspicious for those who wish to have a child. On this day, there is a tradition of special worship of both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Devotees take a holy bath early in the morning and take a vow to fast and worship with rules, restraint and devotion throughout the day.
Worshiping Lord Vishnu on this auspicious day brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the family. It is believed that observing the fast on Putrada Ekadashi removes the problems related to children and brings sweetness in married life. Offering yellow clothes, Tulsi leaves and Panchamrit to Lord Vishnu paves the way for the devotee’s wishes to be fulfilled. This also increases positivity in life.
Special importance has been given to offering special items on Shivalinga on the day of Pausha Putrada Ekadashi. On this day, Lord Shiva is pleased by anointing Shivling with water, Ganges water, raw milk and honey. It is believed that by the grace of Shiva, obstacles in a person’s life are removed and the effect of auspicious energy on the family increases. Devotees perform Abhishek with devotion and pray for happiness and progeny.
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During this fast, offering Belpatra on Shivalinga is considered very auspicious because it is favorite of Lord Mahadev. Offering white flowers along with this provides mental peace and reduces the effect of negative energy. It is mentioned in the Puranas that the devotee who offers Belpatra with full devotion, happiness and good fortune enter his life. This worship method provides auspicious results.
For those couples who wish to have a child, fasting on Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is considered very fruitful. By worshiping both Shiva and Vishnu on this day, problems related to children are removed and auspicious signs are obtained. Observing the fast with devotion brings positive changes in the life of the couple. It is believed that this day removes every worry related to children.
Keeping fast on this Ekadashi has its own special religious and spiritual significance. Devotees give up grains on this day and eat fruits and remember God throughout the day. The purpose of fasting is to purify both mind and body. This increases discipline in the mind and the person becomes spiritually strong. Listening to the story of Lord Vishnu in the evening is considered very auspicious.
The effect of worship performed on Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is not limited only to the happiness of children, rather it brings positive energy in every area of life. Donation, chanting and fasting done on this day reduces negativity in the mind and increases self-confidence. The devotee’s mind becomes calm and new energy is infused into his life. This day brings good fortune in the family.
