Ashada Masam is the fourth month in a traditional Hindu Kannada calendar followed in Karnataka. Kannada Ashada Masa 2026 is from July 15 to August 12. 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 26 and August 10
Ekadasi Fasting dates in Ashada Masam are:
Devshayani Ekadashi – July 25
Kamika Ekadashi – August 9
Sankashtahara Chaturthi Vrata dedicated to Ganesha is on August 2 – Moonrise is at 9:36 PM – Indian standard time.
Kannada Ashada Month 2026 Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Kannada Ashada Masa 2026 Shukla Paksha (Waxing phase of moon) is from July 15 to July 29, 2026.
Kannada Ashada Masam 2026 Krishna Paksha (Waning phase of moon) is from July 30 to August 12, 2026.
Ashada Purnima in Kannada Ashada Month
- Ashada Purnima or Full moon day is on July 29, 2026.
- The Purnima Vrat is marked on July 29.
- The Purnima begins at 6:19 PM on July 28 and ends at 8:05 PM on July 29.
- Vyasa and Guru Purnima are observed on July 29.
Ashada Amavasya in Kannada Ashada Month
- Ashada Amavasya or No moon day is on August 12.
- The Amavasi begins at 1:53 AM on August 12 and ends at 11:07 PM on August 12, 2026.
The dates of important festivals and auspicious days in Kannada Ashada Masam are:
Devshayani Ekadashi - July 25
Chaturmas Vrat begins – July 26
Chaturmas Vrat begins – July 26
Gopadma Vrata begins – July 26
Bheemana Amavasya – August 12
Deep Puja - August 12
Please note that Ashada Mahina 2026 in traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India is from June 30 to July 29.
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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