Ashad Month - 12 Moon Month | Hindu Calendar Ashada Month

Ashad month is the fourth month of the Hindu calendar. It depicts the arrival of rain and change in the weather. Ashad month is liked by Lord Vishnu. Many festivals and occasions are celebrated in this month. Just like other months, donations and charity in this month are very important. During this month, fasts hold great importance. Lord Vaman is worshipped in this month. Donating an umbrella, wooden slippers and gooseberry (amla) to a Brahmin is considered highly auspicious and it gives unforeseen results.

According to an ancient story, it is said that farmers should complete all the tasks related to planting of seeds prior to this month. In many parts of India, many religious fairs are organized in this month. The religious importance of this month starts from the middle of the month when the Rath Yatra starts in the Puri district of Orissa. Apart from this Devshayanai Ekadashi is also celebrated in this month. After which all the auspicious and religious work cannot be performed for a period of one month. It is believed that Gods are sleeping during this time. Another Ekadashi that is celebrated in this month is Padha Ekadashi.

Native-born in Ashad month

The natives born in this month are happy with themselves. They work according to their own will. They can easily influence others. They are blessed with children. They have religious tendencies. They have the ability to improve their own social and economic status through their own actions.

These natives can suddenly face a situation of loss in the economic sector. They are intelligent and hard working. They are smart and can get work done easily from others.

These natives are very loving and easily get involved with relationships. Because of this they can be betrayed. They are cheerful at heart. They can have a desire to do something new every time. They are supportive of their friends. When these native progress they try to ensure their friends do too. They are fond of traveling. They are fond of hill stations and like to visit places with natural beauty. They also enjoy travelling to religious places.

Overall their health is good but they can complain of muscular pain. They are also more likely to catch an infection. Thy may also complain of pain in knees.

Festivals and fasts of Ashad month

Many festivals and fasts are organized in the Ashad month. These rituals protect everyone from the environmental changes happening in this month. All these festivals are religiously and scientifically appropriate. They ensure good health and immunity of those who follow.

Jagannath Rath Yatra is organized in the Shukla Paksha, Dwitiya Tithi of Ashad month. In this Yatra Lord Jagannath, along with his elder brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra are taken on a chariot. The Yatra then begins with great pomp and show.

This festival takes place for nine days with passion and enthusiasm. Every year millions of devotees from all over the world come here to participate in this grand ceremony.

Vaivasvat Surya, which originated on Purvashada is worshipped on the Saptami of Shukla Paksha. This Saptami provides good health to the worshipper. The native gets happiness and family support.

Ashad Purnima is also called Guru Purnima. The festival of Purnima is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. On this day, the Moon and Lord Vishnu are worshipped. This Purnima takes us away from the darkness to light and instills the lights of knowledge in the native.

Two Ekadashis are celebrated in Ashad month - Yogini Ekadashi and Harishayan Ekadashi, amongst these Harishayan Ekadashi holds great importance. According to a popular belief, Lord Vishnu resides in ‘Patal Loka’ for 4 months from this date. Chatur Maas also begins from this date only.

Gupta Navratri starts from the Pratipada Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Ashad month. This Navratri is important from Tantra and Sadhna's point of view. Different forms of the Goddesses are worshipped in this month. This Navratri is celebrated for ten Maha Vidya Puja. This Navratri is known as Gupt Navratri because Paishachik, Vamachari Tantrik rituals are carried out during this time. These Pujas are supposed to bear fruits quickly. Goddess Kali and Mahakal are worshipped and along with them Dakini, Shakini, Shulini etc are also worshipped.

On this day worshipping Lord Yam in the name of ancestors holds great importance. Charity and bathing in holy rivers absolves the native of all sins. The native will be blessed with happiness.

Just like every month, this month’s importance has also been mentioned in the ancient scriptures. All rituals done in this month will give auspicious results. It brings positivity in life and it also gives power and strength to fight the change that takes place in this month.