- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:37 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ashadha Month 2025: The month of Ashadha signifies the start of the monsoon season and has profound spiritual significance in Hinduism. Ashadha, the fourth month of the Hindu year after Chaitra, Vaishakha, and Jyestha, falls between June and July in the Gregorian calendar. People are urged to focus more on their health as the rains start. This month, which is also referred to as Shunya Mas or the "null month," marks the beginning of Chaturmas, a holy four-month period when it is thought that Lord Vishnu goes into a heavenly sleep. As a result, there are no auspicious ceremonies, like weddings or housewarmings, or new beginnings during this time.
Ashadha is regarded as the best time of year for pilgrimages and spiritual activities, even though there are no festive occasions. This month is devoted to prayer, fasting, and rituals, all of which are thought to bring significant blessings to devotees. This month sees the renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, one of the biggest religious celebrations in India, which attracts tourists from all over the nation. Because Ashadha 2025 has so many fasting days and festivals, it is especially unique because it gives devotees a lot of chances to reflect on themselves, connect with God, and perform acts of devotion that are believed to grant their deepest desires.
In 2025, Ashadha month starts from 12th June 2025 and ends on 10th July 2025. Check out the list of important fasts and festivals in the Hindu Ashadha month below:
Ashadha Month 2025: List Of Important Vrat And Tyohar In Hindu Ashadha Maas
DATE | DAY | VRAT/TYOHAR |
14th June 2025 | Saturday | Sankashti Chaturthi |
15th June 2025 | Sunday | Mithun Sankranti |
18th June 2025 | Wednesday | Budh Ashtami Vrat, Kalashtami |
21st June 2025 | Saturday | Yogini Ekadashi |
23rd June 2025 | Monday | Masik Shivratri, Som Pradosh Vrat |
24th June 2025 | Tuesday | Rohini Vrat |
25th June 2025 | Wednesday | Ashadha Amavasya |
26th June 2025 | Thursday | Ashadha Gupt Navratri Begins |
27th June 2025 | Friday | Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra |
28th June 2025 | Saturday | Vinayaka Chaturthi |
30th June 2025 | Monday | Sashti, Somvar Vrat |
01st July 2025 | Tuesday | Kumar Sashti |
02nd July 2025 | Wednesday | Budh Ashtami Vrat |
03rd July 2025 | Thursday | Masik Durga Ashtami Vrat |
06th July 2025 | Sunday | Dev Shayani Ekadashi |
08th July 2025 | Tuesday | Jaya Parvati Vrat, Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
10th July 2025 | Thursday | Guru Purnima, Ashadha Purnima |
Ashadha Month 2025: Importance Of Ashadha Month In Hinduism
Ashadha is particularly significant for farmers because it establishes the rhythm for agricultural activities and signifies the start of the rainy season. In terms of spirituality, this month is very favourable for worship and wish fulfilment. This period is made even more sacred by the observance of Gupt Navratri, a festival devoted to Tantra and the worship of Shakti.
Lord Vishnu is also honoured in Ashadha, especially on Devshayani Ekadashi, which marks the beginning of Chaturmas. All auspicious and festive activities are suspended from this day until Devuthani Ekadashi in Kartik. Devotees have the opportunity to reflect and establish a close relationship with the divine during these four holy months, which are solely dedicated to spiritual activities, prayer and devotion.