Just In
- 1 hr ago Aditi Rao Hydari's Double Diamond Engagement Ring Is Unique, Celebrity Wedding Rings That Are Bookmark Worthy!
- 4 hrs ago Navratri 2024 Date In April: When Will Chaitra Navratri Festival Start? Significance Of 9 Days, Deets Inside!
- 5 hrs ago Ramadan 2024: 6 Bollywood-Inspired Outfit Ideas To Shine During The Holy Month
- 7 hrs ago Personality Traits Of April Born Babies: From Being Witty, To Charismatic And More, They Are Full Of Sheer Joy
Don't Miss
- Movies MasterChef Tamil, Telugu OTT Release Date, Platform, Contestants Name- All You Need To Know
- Automobiles Citroen Basalt Vs Tata Curvv – The Beauty Contest
- Finance 1:5 Stock Split, 10K Cr Fundraise Plan: Buy Multibagger PSU Bank Stock, TP Rs 140: Sharekhan
- Sports RCB vs KKR IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Kolkata Knight Riders Match 10 Live Score & Updates From M Chinnaswamy Stadium: Match Starts at 7:30 PM
- News IndiGo Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Bengaluru And Bali
- Travel Choosing Your Next Home: Hyderabad Or Pune?
- Education National Management College begins admissions for CA and CMA courses
- Technology Samsung Galaxy M15 5G Launch in India Teased; Could Be Priced Under Rs 15,000
Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Katha: The King Who Had No Successor!
Ekadashi is one of the most significant days in the Hindu calendar as per astrology. Since Lord Vishnu is one of the most popular deities, he as well as all other of his forms are worshipped on this day. It is said that this day is significant for performing puja, making donations, as well as taking holy bath. All those things which are dear to Lord Vishnu can be undertaken on this day.
Along with this, there are some rituals which should never be done on this day. Such as, one should not eat rice, cut hair or cut nails on this day. Some people also believe that ladies should also not wash their hair on this day. Putrada Ekadashi is one of these Ekadashis.
Putrada Ekadashi 2019
Putrada Ekadashi 2019 will be observed on 17 January. Though all the Ekadashis are significant, the one known as Putrada Ekadashi is believed to bless the devotees with the birth of a boychild. Once Yudhishthir asked Lord Krishna about the importance of Putrada Ekadashi. Lord Krishna narrated to him the importance, benefits as well as the story of this Ekadashi. He said, ''It is Putrada Ekadashi. No other Ekadashi is equivalent to Putrada Ekadashi in terms of virtue and benefits. The story of this Ekadashi is thus.''
Suketu, The King Of Bhadravati
Once
there
lived
a
king
named
Suketu
who
ruled
the
kingdom
of
Bhadravati,
with
his
wife,
Shaivya.
Though
they
possessed
all
the
comforts
and
luxuries
of
life,
not
having
a
child
was
still
a
big
disappointment
for
them.
They
often
worried
over
the
matter
and
would
remain
tense.
They
would
worry
as
to
who
would
perform
the
ritual
of
monthly
offerings
to
ancestors
after
the
king
and
the
queen.
The
king
also
worried
about
who
should
he
hand
over
the
kingdom
to.
People
used
to
say
that
the
one
who
has
seen
his
son
has
lived
a
truly
prosperous
life.
The
one
who
has
met
his
son
gets
all
forms
of
virtues
in
and
after
life.
They
believed
that
life
was
worthless
for
the
one
who
does
not
have
a
son.
All
this
bothered
the
king
day
and
night.
The King Reached A Forest
In despair, the king once decided to kill himself. However, realizing that it was a sin, he dropped the idea. While pondering about these thoughts, he wandered into a forest. Mesmerized by the beauty and the peace there, the king went on wandering. He loved the occasional chirping of the birds amidst the tranquility of the place. After a while, the king felt thirsty and started looking for a river. At some distance he found a river, but as he moved towards it, he heard the footsteps of some men approaching. He looked back and found that they were some sages who seemed to be going towards an ashrama (cottage for saints). As the king saw them, he could sense his intuitions which said that the sages had some divine association.
The King Meets A Group Of Sages
The king wasted no moment and went down on his knees as a symbol of respect. Pleased to see a king paying respect to them, the sages were pleased. They asked the purpose of the king coming to the forest all alone. The king explained the reason of his despair and burst into tears. One of the sages pitied him and told that he was pleased with the king and would fulfil his wish. To this the king said that the only thing he wanted to know was who the sages were and why they had come to the forest. From them he came to know that they were Vishvadevas, a category of sages who had come to take bath in the river on Putrada Ekadashi. They further said that observing a fast on Putrada Ekadashi could bless a devotee with a child.
The King Was Blessed With A Boy
The king, having known this, decided to observe the fast. He thanked the sages, took leave from them and reached the palace soon. He and his wife both observed the fast and offered prayers to Lord Vishnu. The same year, the couple was blessed with a baby boy. Thus, Putrada Ekadashi fulfilled their desire. In fact, just listening or narrating the story brings the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
- yoga spiritualityNavratri 2024 Date In April: When Will Chaitra Navratri Festival Start? Significance Of 9 Days, Deets Inside!
- insyncPersonality Traits Of April Born Babies: From Being Witty, To Charismatic And More, They Are Full Of Sheer Joy
- yoga spiritualityGood Friday 2024: Wishes, Messages, Greetings, Texts, Images, Quotes, WhatsApp, And FB Status
- insyncSolar Eclipse 2024 Date And Time: Will It Be Visible In India? When And Where To Watch It, Deets Inside!
- yoga spiritualityGood Friday 2024 Date: Why Are Chruch Bells Not Rung On Good Friday?
- yoga spiritualityWhen Is Eid ul Fitr 2024? Date, Rituals, History, Significance Of Ramadan Eid
- yoga spiritualityWhen Is Sheetala Ashtami? Date, Time, History, Significance And Legend Associated With This Day
- yoga spiritualityKharmas 2024 Ending Date: When Will The Auspicious Work Start? Check Vivah Dates Of This Year
- yoga spiritualityHoli 2024: Playing Holi With Different Colors in Dream Meaning, Is It Auspicious Or Inauspicious?
- yoga spiritualityWhen Is Falgun Purnima 2024? Date, Shubh Muhurat, Snaan Timing, Daan Items And Rituals
- astrologyWeekly Horoscope: 24 March To 30 March 2024: Negative Position Of Planets Will Affect Gemini
- yoga spiritualityHoli 2024: Red, Yellow, Green, And More, Know The Significance Of Holi And Its Colours