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Kannada Ashada Masam 2024 – Ashada Month 2024 in Hindu Karnataka Calendar - Ashada Masa

Ashada Masam is the fourth month in a traditional Hindu Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. Kannada Ashada Masa 2024 is from July 6 to August 4. Kumara Sashti, Shami Gowri Vrata, Bhanu Saptami, Chaturmas Vrat and Bheemana Amavasya are some of the auspicious days in the month.

Fears About Ashada Month In Karnataka

Some people think that Ashada month is bad but this is not true.

There is a tradition among certain communities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in which newly married couple does not stay together in Ashada Masam. Usually, the wife stays away from her husband and returns to her home. There is a tradition among certain communities in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in which newly married couple does not stay together in Ashada Masam. Usually, the wife stays away from her husband and returns to her home.

There are also many who believe that the daughter-in-law and the mother-in-law should not stay together in this month. There is no scripture backing to this it is purely regional and followed by some communities.

Pradosh Fasting Dates in Ashada Masam are: Pradosh – July 18 and  August 1

Ekadasi Fasting dates in Ashada Masam are:
Devshayani Ekadasi – July 17
Kamika Ekadasi –  July 31

Sankashtahara Chaturthi Vrata dedicated to Ganesha is on July 6 – Moonrise is at 9:56 PM  – Indian standard time.

Kannada Ashada Month 2024 Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Kannada Ashada Masa 2024 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from July 6 to July 21, 2024.
Kannada Ashada Masam 2024 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from July 22 to August 4, 2024.

Ashada Purnima in Kannada Ashada Month
  • Ashada Purnima or Full moon day is on July 21, 2024.
  • The Purnima Vrat is marked on July 20.
  • The Purnima begins at 5:09 PM on July 20 and ends at 3:56 PM on July 21. 
  • Vyasa and Guru Purnima are observed on July 21. 
Ashada Amavasya in Kannada Ashada Month
  • Ashada Amavasya or No moon day is on August 4.
  • The Amavasi begins at 3:22 PM on August 3 and ends at 3:51 PM on August 4, 2024.
The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Kannada Ashada Masam are:
Devshayani Ekadashi - July 17
Chaturmas Vrat begins – July 18
Gopadma Vrata begins – July 18
Bheemana Amavasya – August 4

Please note that Ashada Mahina 2024 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India is from June 21 to July 21.

Ashada Month in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh is similar to the Kannada Calendar.

Next month in Kannada calendar is the Shravana Masam.

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