Ashada Masam is the fourth month in a traditional Hindu Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. Kannada Ashada Masa 2023 is from June 19 to July 17. 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 1 and July 14
Ekadasi Fasting dates in Ashada Masam are:
Devshayani Ekadasi – June 29
Kamika Ekadasi – July 13
Sankashtahara Chaturthi Vrata dedicated to Ganesha is on July 6 – Moonrise is at 9:56 PM – Indian standard time.
Kannada Ashada Month 2023 Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Kannada Ashada Masa 2023 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from June 19 to July 3, 2023.
Kannada Ashada Masam 2023 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from July 4 to July 17, 2023.
Ashada Purnima in Kannada Ashada Month
- Ashada Purnima or Full moon day is on July 3, 2023.
- The Purnima Vrat is marked on July 2.
- The Purnima begins at 8:22 PM on July 2 and ends at 5:08 PM on July 3.
- Vyasa and Guru Purnima are observed on July 3.
- Shirdi Utsav is on July 3.
Ashada Amavasya in Kannada Ashada Month
Ashada Amavasya or No moon day is on July 28.
- The Amavasi begins at 10:08 PM on July 16 and ends at 12:02 AM on July 18, 2023.
The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Kannada Ashada Masam are:
Devshayani Ekadashi - June 29
Chaturmas Vrat begins – June 30
Chaturmas Vrat begins – June 30
Gopadma Vrata begins – June 30
Bheemana Amavasya – July 17
Please note that Ashada Mahina 2023 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India is from June 5 to July 3.
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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