Pavitra Ekadashi 2025 | Pavitropana Ekadashi

Pavitra Ekadashi (Pavitropana Ekadashi, Putrada Ekadashi) is observed on Ekadashi in Shukla Paksha of Shravan Month as per all lunar calendars of India. In 2025, Pavitra Ekadashi, Pavitropana Ekadashi date is August 5.

4 August 2025 – Smarta Ekadashi

5 August 2025 – Vaishnava Ekadashi

It is one of the great Ekadashi vrata among all 24 Ekadashi observed in Hinduism. Glories or merits or benefits of this Ekadasi vrata are listed in many holy scriptures that even listening to Pavitra Ekadasi vrat katha would make the devotee free from all his sins.

Jhulan Yatra or Jhoola festival commences on Putrada Ekadasi in Sri Krishna temples and Lord Jagannath Mandirs all over the world. The next day of Pavitra Ekadasi is observed as Damodara Dwadasi.

Pavitropana Ekadashi vrat katha is mentioned in the ‘Bhavishyottara Purana’. Lord Krishna explained the glories of this Ekadasi to King Yushishtira. Vrat katha of Pavitropana Ekadasi is associated with Lord Mahajit and his devotion in observing this Ekadasi vrata.