Hindus Mark Putrada Ekadashi with Prayers and Cow Worship
People in Madanganj, in Rajasthan, India, celebrated a special day called Putrada Ekadashi.
This day is a Hindu holy day. People do fasting on this day. This means they do not eat food.
People sang bhajans. These are religious songs. They also did kirtan. This is group singing about God.
People also did puja for cows. Puja means prayer and worship. Cows are very special in Hindu culture.
In 2026, Putrada Ekadashi is on 23 August. People asked about the correct date and time for the fast.
People follow special rules on this day. These rules are called vrat rules. A vrat is a religious fast.
People also check the muhurat. This is a lucky time to start something. They also check Rahukaal. This is an unlucky time.
Vocabulary9 words
- Putrada Ekadashi
- a Hindu holy day; people pray for children on this day
- Hindu
- a religion from India; many people follow it
- fasting
- not eating food for a time; done for religion
- bhajans
- religious songs about God
- kirtan
- singing together in a group about God
- puja
- prayer and worship; showing respect to God
- vrat
- a religious fast; not eating for religious reasons
- muhurat
- a lucky time to do something important
- Rahukaal
- an unlucky time; people avoid starting things then
Quiz
Answer key
1. Bhajans 2. Cows 3. 23 August
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
People in Madanganj, in Rajasthan, India, celebrated a special day called _____.
This day is a _____ holy day. People do _____ on this day.
People sang _____. These are religious songs. They also did _____.
People also did _____ for cows.
In 2026, Putrada Ekadashi is on _____.
People follow special rules called _____ rules.
People also check the _____. This is a lucky time.
They also check _____. This is an unlucky time.