In the Hindu religion, all twelve months of the year hold great significance, as each month is marked by several auspicious fasts and festivals. The month of Bhadrapada is about to end as the month of Ashwin is set to begin. According to religious beliefs, several auspicious festivals, such as Pitru Paksha and Navratri, will be celebrated during the Ashwin month. Do you know the significant dates of the month? Read this article to stay notified about the fasts and festivals that will be commemorated during this month.
Popular astrologer Pandit Kalki Ram from Ayodhya explained that, according to the Hindu calendar, the month of Ashwin will begin on September 19 and end on October 17. This entire month is considered very auspicious among the Hindus. He mentioned that according to astrology, the month of Ashwin begins when the Moon comes between Taurus and Gemini. Many important fasts and festivals will be commemorated during this month. Notably, the auspicious occasion of Pitru Paksha also falls on this month after which the Devi Paksha will start.
Important dates of Ashwin month you must know:
September 19: Start of Ashmin month
September 21: Sankashti Chaturthi
September 25: Jivitputrika Vrat
September 26: Guru Pushya Yoga
September 28: Indira Ekadashi
September 29: Ravi Pradosh Vrat
September 30: Monthly Shivratri
October 2: Amavasya
October 3: Navratri Ghatasthapana
October 9: Kalparambha and Durga Maha Saptami
October 11: Durga Maha Ashtami and Maha Navami
October 12: Dussehra
October 13: Durga Visarjan
October 15: Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
October 17: Ashwin Purnima
The auspicious festival of Durga puja is set to be commemorated during this month. The day of Mahalaya falls on October 2. The sacred Devi Paksha also starts on the same day. Durga Puja will start with Shasti which falls on October 9. The grand festival will conclude on Dashami, which falls on October 12.
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