Ashwin, the seventh month of Hinduism, has begun. According to Drik Panchang, Ashwin month in the year 2025 will be from September 8 to October 7. Ashwin month is related to the two sons of the Sun and Vaidya Ashwinau of the gods. This month is important for both gods and ancestors, during this time the Sun planet starts to weaken. Due to the full moon of Ashwin Nakshatra, it is named Ashwin. In addition, this month is also called Pitrupaksha Mahalaya. In this, worship, charity and offering are performed for the peace of the ancestors for 15 days, while the festival of Navratri comes in the Shukla Paksha. 9 days of Shukla Paksha are powerful. Therefore, in this month, the blessings of the ancestors and the grace of both Goddess Durga are received. In today’s Kalachakra, horoscope expert Pandit Suresh Pandey is going to tell you about the importance and rules of donating in Ashwin month.
Importance of Ashwin Amavasya and Purnima
Amavasya and Purnima Tithi of Ashwin month also have special significance, during this time, the seeker has special benefit by fasting and worshiping. But when Amavasya falls on Tuesday in Ashwin month, it is not considered auspicious. This increases the diseases, destroys wealth and also increases sins. However, this time Ashwin Amavasya is on Sunday on 21 September.
Importance of charity in Ashwin month
In Ashwin month, Brahmins should donate ghee. According to the Shiva Purana, donating food or paddy in Ashwin month increases food and wealth. According to Agni Purana, in the month of Ashwin, donating cow’s ghee, milk, curd and food cures diseases.
Rules of Ashwin month
Do not eat radish, brinjal, lentils and bitter gourd. Eat milk regularly. Take a bath with lukewarm water. Worship Sun God every day. Do not do any auspicious work. Plant more and more trees. Take special care of cleanliness around you. Do not fight with anyone and stay away from negative things. Recite the Saptashati of Maa Durga. For the liberation of ancestors, recite Vishnu Sahasranama. Destiny with tamasic food.