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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

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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.

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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.