The fourth month of the Hindu calendar is Ashadh month, which is considered to be the month of Samadhila. The arrival of this month starts the rainy season and the effect of moisture starts appearing in the atmosphere. The time of Ashadh month will be from June 12 to July 10 this year. Ashadh month has special significance from religious, social and natural terms.
Religious and cultural significance of Ashada month
The month of Ashada is considered extremely auspicious in Hinduism. This month the famous Rath Yatra of Lord Shri Jagannath ji is taken out, which is a very important festival for devotees across the country. The fulfillment of wishes is also considered special significance in this month. On its first day, that is, donating the Pratipada of Ashadh month, donating umbrella, salt and gooseberry is considered auspicious and fruitful.
Whom to worship in Ashadh month?
Worshiping many gods in this month is considered extremely auspicious.
The worship of Guru Dev is considered to be the most fruitful.
Apart from this, worship of Goddess Durga also gives very auspicious results.
The worship of Shri Hari Vishnu brings the boon of getting children.
Worshiping water god in this month provides facilities in getting wealth.
Also, worship of Mars and Sun God is also necessary, which is considered beneficial for health and prosperity.
Major fasts and festivals of Ashadh month
Ashadh month is home to many religious fasts and festivals. The following are some important dates and fasts of this month:
June 12: Ashadh month starts, Pratipada date
June 14: Krishnapigal Sankashti Chaturthi
June 15: Gemini Sankranti
June 18: Monthly Janmashtami, Kalashtami
June 21: Yogini Ekadashi (biggest day of the year)
June 22: Yogini Ekadashi Paran, Monthly Kartigai
June 23: Som Pradosh Vrat, Monthly Shivaratri
June 24: Rohini fast
June 25: Darshan Amavasya, Ashada Amavasya
26 June: Ashada Gupta Navratri, Kalash Establishment, Chandra Darshan
June 27: Jagannath Rath Yatra
June 28: Vinayak Chaturthi
June 30: Skanda Shashthi
July 3: Monthly Durgashtami
6 July: Devshayani Ekadashi, Gauri fast begins
July 7: Devshayani Ekadashi Paran, Vasudev Dwadashi
8 July: Bhoom Pradosh Vrat, Jayaparvati fast
July 9: Ashadh Chaumasi Chaudas
July 10: Guru Purnima, Ashadh Purnima Vrat, Vyas Puja, Kokila Vrat, Gauri Vrat ended
What not to do in Ashadh month?
Excessive intake of garlic and onion is prohibited in this month.
The risk of infection increases during the rainy season, so do not consume stale food.
During the Chaturmas period starting after Devshayani Ekadashi, auspicious work and manglic works should be avoided.
Natural and social influence in Ashadh month
The rainy season arrives with the month of Ashada, which increases moisture in the environment and covers greenery. In this month, there is special importance for farming and farming because the rain gives water to the crops and prosperity in life.
