Ashwin – Fast and Festivals of Ashwin month

The seventh month of the year is called Ashwin month according to the Hindu calendar. It comes after Bhadrapada and before Kartik month. Every month in the Hindu calendar is dedicated to some deity. Just like it is the month of Sawan Shankar, Bhado is considered to be the month of Shri Krishna, similarly, Ashwini month is considered to be the month of Goddess Durga. There is a law for shraddha of fathers in this month and Sharadiya Navaratri is also performed in this month. According to Jyotishacharya, Ashwini month in 2020 starts from 3rd September and will last till 2nd October.

According to the horoscope and planetary movements in Ashwin month, what should be kept in mind. You can consult the well-known astrologers of India for its detailed information.


 

Some special fasts and festivals of Ashwin month

Ancestral

Pitrupaksha, which begins on Bhadrapada Shukla Poornima, ends on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. In these 16 days of Shraddha they are offered tarpan and pindadan to pacify the ancestors and seek blessings from them. In Hinduism, Ashwin Krishna Amavasya is considered superior for the worship of ancestors.

Vighnaraj Sankashti

Vighnaraja Sankashti is on Saturday, September 5 this year. Lord Ganesha is worshiped and worshiped on this day. In addition, this day is also Teachers’ Day.

Universal economy

This time the all-weather festival is falling on 17 September. This day is considered to be the last day of Pitru Paksha. Pitra gets satisfaction by doing Shraddha method on this one day.

More Vinayaka Chaturthi

This time, due to more mass, Vinayak Chaturthi is also falling in more months. More Vinayaka Chaturthi is on Sunday, 20 September.

Padmini Ekadashi fast

This time Padmini Ekadashi fast is falling on 27 September. On this day, Lord Vishnu is worshiped and blessings are taken from him.