- By Kashish Rai
- Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:21 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ashunya Shayana Vrat 2025: The Ashunya Shayana Vrat is a revered observance honouring Lord Vishnu's sacred cosmic slumber or Yog Nidra during Chaturmas. This vow is also an auspicious time for worshipping Lord Shiva. Celebrated as Shayan Utsav, it strengthens marital bonds and fosters a blissful conjugal life. Observed on the second day of the waning moon each month during Chaturmas, this fast promotes a lifelong partnership, deepening love and devotion between spouses. By observing Ashuny Shayana Vrat, couples can ensure a harmonious and prosperous married life, securing their partner's long life and well-being. The First Ashunya Shayana Vrat in Sawan falls on 13th July 2025.
Check out all the significant information regarding the date, time, significance and rituals for Ashunya Shayana Vrat below:
Ashunya Shayana Vrat 2025: Date And Time
- Ashunya Shayana Vrat 2025 Date: 13th July 2025, Saturday
- Krishna Paksha Dwitiya Tithi Begins: 02:08 AM, 12th July 2025
- Krishna Paksha Dwitiya Ends: 01:46 AM, 13th July 2025
Ashunya Shayana Vrat 2025: Significance
The Ashunya Shayan Vrat is a sacred fast observed on the second day of the waning moon in five consecutive months - Shravan, Bhadrapada, Ashwin, Kartik and Margashirsha. Both men and women observe this fast, seeking to secure their marital bliss and good fortune. By observing this vow, women can ensure uninterrupted conjugal happiness and escape widowhood, while men can safeguard themselves against the miseries of losing their life partner. This fast is believed to bring stability and longevity to the relationship, fostering a deep and lasting bond between spouses.
The Ashunya Shayana Vrat is a sacred fast honouring Lord Vishnu's cosmic slumber, promoting marital bliss, devotion and lifelong partnership between spouses with harmony and prosperity. (Image Source: The Daily Jagran)
Ashunya Shayana Vrat 2025: Vrat Vidhi
The Ashunya Shayana Vrat begins with a day-long fast, where devotees bathe in the morning and worship Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi in silence. This ritual is a mark of devotion and dedication, seeking the divine couple's blessings for a harmonious married life. After a day of fasting and silence, devotees bathe again in the evening and prepare for the moonrise ceremony. This sacred ritual is an integral part of the vow.
As the moon rises, devotees offer Arghya, a sacred offering of rice, yogurt, and fruits, while reciting a specific mantra. This ritual is a crucial part of the Ashunya Shayana Vrat. The mantra, गगनांगणसंदीप क्षीराब्धिमथनोद्भव। भाभासितदिगाभोग रमानुज नमोऽस्तु ते।। is recited with devotion, seeking Lord Vishnu's blessings. After offering Arghya, devotees break their fast, paying obeisance to Laxminarayan ji.
The Ashunya Shayana Vrat involves worshipping Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi, seeking their blessings for a blissful married life. Devotees also donate to Brahmins, offering food and sweet fruits, excluding citrus and certain other fruits. This act of charity is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune to the couple. Performing charitable deeds is a key aspect of the vow.
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The vow concludes with feeding Brahmins and offering them gifts and donations. This final ritual is a mark of gratitude and devotion, seeking the divine couple's continued blessings. By completing the Ashunya Shayana Vrat, couples can strengthen their marital bond, fostering love, harmony and prosperity in their relationship.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)
