Asha Dasami Vrat is observed during the Shukla Paksha, or waxing phase of moon, in the month of Ashada as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar in North India . Asha Dasami 2024 date is July 16. The rituals on the day are dedicated to Goddess Parvati and it is observed on the 10th day of the Shukla Paksha of Ashad month.
Please note that in some regions it is also observed on the 10th day of the Shukla Paksha of Kartik month.
Pujas and rituals on the day are dedicated to Goddess Parvati. The vrat is performed for attaining peace, health and prosperity.
The vrat is only observed by certain communities in North India .