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Ashwin Month 2024: According to the Hindi calendar, Ashwin is the seventh month (Hindi calendar 7th month), which according to the English calendar, is the time between September and October. During this time, a slight coolness dissolves in the weather. It is also known as Kwar month and Ashvayuja.
The first Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is dedicated to ancestors. It is also called Pitru Paksha. On the other hand, Navratri and Dussehra, the festival of worship of Goddess Durga and Shri Ram, are celebrated in Ashwin Shukla Paksha. Let us know when Ashwin month will start in 2024, what are its rules, importance, fasts and festivals.
When is Ashwin month 2024? (Ashwin Month 2024 Start Date)
This year the month of Ashwin is starting from 19 September 2024, it will end on 17 October 2024. This whole month is considered very special. According to astrological calculations, when the Moon comes between Taurus and Gemini, then the month of Ashwin begins.
Importance of paying homage to ancestors in Ashwin (Pitru Paksha in Ashwin Month)
15 days from Pratipada date of Ashwin month to Sarva Pitra Amavasya are dedicated to the ancestors. During this period, Shradh rituals should be performed according to the death date of the deceased members of the family. It is believed that this pleases the ancestors and there is never any sorrow or poverty in the family. This year, Shradh will be performed from 18 September to 2 October 2024 in Pitra Paksha.
Navratri, the great festival of Goddess Sadhana in Ashwin (Navratri in Ashwin Month)
Navratri comes four times a year, but the Navratri of Ashwin month is the most important. During this time, Ghatasthapana is done in houses and pandals. The idol of Maa Durga is installed. This is called Shardiya Navratri. The fasts and fasts done during this time yield many times more results. The blessings of Maa Durga remain. Every crisis is destroyed by worshipping the Goddess for 9 days. On the last day of Navratri, Dussehra is celebrated and Shri Ram is worshipped.
What should not be eaten in the month of Ashwin? (Ashwin Month Niyam)
This is the time of change of season, so take special care of your diet. Avoid eating things that cannot be easily digested. Milk, brinjal, radish, lentils, gram etc. should not be consumed in the month of Ashwin.
Which festivals come in the month of Ashwin? (Ashwin Month 2024 Vrat Tyohar)
- 19 September 2024 (Thursday) – Ashwin month starts
- 21 September 2024 (Saturday) – Sankashti Chaturthi
- 25 September 2024 (Wednesday) – Jivtputrika Vrat
- 26 September 2023 (Thursday) – Guru Pushya Yoga
- 28 September 2024 (Saturday) – Indira Ekadashi
- 29 September 2024 (Sunday) – Pradosh Vrat (Krishna)
- 30 September 2024 (Monday) – Monthly Shivaratri
- October 2, 2024 (Wednesday) – Ashwin Amavasya
- October 3, 2024 (Thursday) – Sharad Navratri, Ghatasthapana
- 9 October 2024 (Wednesday) – Kalparambha
- October 10, 2024 (Thursday) – Navpatrika Puja
- October 11, 2024 (Friday) – Durga Maha Navami Puja, Durga Maha Ashtami Puja
- October 12, 2024 (Saturday) – Dussehra, Sharad Navratri Parana
- 13 October 2024 (Sunday) – Durga Visarjan
- October 14, 2024 (Monday) – Papankusha Ekadashi
- 15 October 2024 (Tuesday) – Pradosh Vrat (Shukla)
- October 17, 2024 (Thursday) – Ashwin Purnima Vrat, Libra Sankranti
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