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News Topical, Digital Desk : In Hinduism, the Ekadashi fast is considered the most important of all fasts. The Ekadashi fast that falls on the bright fortnight of the month of Paush is known as Putrada Ekadashi. As the name suggests, this Ekadashi is observed to pray for a child. According to the Vedic calendar, the Paush Putrada Ekadashi fast will be observed on December 30 (Paush Putrada Ekadashi 2025) . As fruitful as the Ekadashi fast is, its rules are equally strict.
What to eat on Putrada Ekadashi? (Paush Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Vrat Dos)
- Fresh fruits like banana, grapes, apple and pomegranate can be consumed during this fast .
- Almonds, cashews, pistachios and walnuts etc. can also be consumed to maintain energy.
- Milk, curd and cheese can also be consumed.
- During the fast, you can consume things made from buckwheat flour, water chestnut flour or sago.
- Use only rock salt instead of normal salt in fasting food.
What not to eat? (Paush Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Vrat Don'ts)
- Do not consume rice on this day even by mistake.
- Keep distance from onion, garlic, meat and alcohol etc.
- Consumption of honey and betel nut is also considered prohibited during the fast.
- Avoid outside packaged food and hotel food.
Rules of fasting (Paush Putrada Ekadashi 2025 Vrat Niyam)
- Observe complete celibacy on the day of the fast and do not criticize or speak ill of anyone.
- Control your anger.
- Tulsi leaves should not be plucked on Ekadashi day.
- Break the leaves a day before the puja.
- If possible, do not sleep on the night of Ekadashi, but do bhajan-kirtan.
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