2022 Chaturmasya Vrat Begins on 10th July and ends on 5th November 2022.
Chaturmas is observed for a period of four months. The name chaturmas indicates four months. Chatur means four and masa means month. The chaturmas begin on Ashada sukla Ekadashi, also known as sayana Ekadashi, and continue to karthika sukla Ekadashi, also known as uttahana Ekadashi. The four months of Shravan, Bhadrapad, Ashwina and Kartik are considered the holiest months in the Hindu calendar.
It is believed that Lord Vishnu sleeps on this day, therefore the eleventh day of Ashadh is called Devashayani Ekadashi. It is believed that the eleventh of Kartik awakens, which is why it is called Prabodhini Ekadashi. The period corresponds to the rainy season in India.
Chaturmas History:
Goddess Lakshmi once complained to Sri Vishnu that while he slept for an insufficient period of time, all the Devas had to wait for him to wake up so they could discuss their problems. The reason is that sometimes the time frame continues for a long period of time. Therefore, Goddess Laxmi asked Lord Vishnu to fix a time to sleep, so that no one would wait for him.
Sri Maha Vishnu accepted her suggestion and decided to sleep for a period of four months. Therefore, Lord Vishnu’s sleep is also called Yoga Nidra, starting with Devshayani Ekadashi and ending with Dev Uthani Ekadashi. Sri Vishnu also said that if anyone worship him during this period of sleep, the person would get immense blessings. Moreover, he will always stay at home with Goddess Lakshmi in Chaturmas.
Festivals:
Guru purnima
Krishna Janmashtami
Raksha Bandhan
Ganesh Chaturthi
Dasara
Diwali
- The first month of Chatur Masa is Shravan, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Particularly on Mondays, people observe the fast and start new works. Some people avoid green leafy vegetables this month.
- The second month is Bhadrapad. It’s a month full of festivals. The magnificent festival of the arrival of Lord Ganesha i.e. Ganesh Chaturthi and the magnificent festival celebrating the birth of Sri Krishna – Janamashtami is coming this month. Some people avoid curd during these months.
- The third month is Ashwin. The colorful festivals of Navaratri followed by Durga Pooja and Dussehra/Vijayadashami /Dasara/Dashain are celebrated this month. People generally avoid milk this month.
- The fourth and final month is Kartik, which marks the end of the festival of lights: Diwali. Some people avoid legumes during this month.
- People also make different resolutions during Chaturmas. The vows include things like ignoring non-vegetarian food and austerity etc. Some believe in reading ancient mythological Puranas or epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana or Bhagvad Gita etc. Some promise to visit the temples every day.
Chaturmas Fast Observing Rules:
- The person performing the vrat should wake up early in the morning. It is considered good if one wakes up before sunrise.
- The person performing the vrat should avoid all leafy vegetables, spices and sweets.
- Sleeping on floor is Considered very good.
- Mauna Vrat is considered very auspicious.
- You must avoid anger, greed and bad feelings.
- Must enchant Sri Vishnu’s prayer
- On the last last day of this vrat, one has to give food, clothes to Brahmins as dakshina and get their blessings.
