Ashadha Maas आषाढ
Ashadha, the fourth month, brings the monsoon. Its Shukla Ekadashi - Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi - is when Vishnu enters his cosmic sleep and the four sacred months of Chaturmas begin.
- Presiding deity
- Vishnu (in yoga-nidra)
- Season (ritu)
- Grishma (summer)
- Order
- Month 4 of 12
Significance
Guru Purnima, honouring one's teacher and Sage Vyasa, falls on its full moon, and Puri's great Jagannath Rath Yatra sets out in this month.
Festivals in Ashadha
- Ashadha Gupt Navratri
- Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi
- Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Guru Purnima
Observances
With Chaturmas beginning, weddings and many new ventures pause; it becomes a season for pilgrimage, vows, study and spiritual discipline. Guru Purnima is kept with worship of the guru.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ashadha month?
Ashadha, the fourth month, brings the monsoon. Its Shukla Ekadashi - Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi - is when Vishnu enters his cosmic sleep and the four sacred months of Chaturmas begin.
Which deity is worshipped in Ashadha?
Ashadha is devoted to Vishnu (in yoga-nidra). Guru Purnima, honouring one's teacher and Sage Vyasa, falls on its full moon, and Puri's great Jagannath Rath Yatra sets out in this month.
What festivals fall in Ashadha?
Ashadha is known for Ashadha Gupt Navratri, Devshayani (Ashadhi) Ekadashi, Jagannath Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima. Guru Purnima, honouring one's teacher and Sage Vyasa, falls on its full moon, and Puri's great Jagannath Rath Yatra sets out in this month.
How is Ashadha observed?
With Chaturmas beginning, weddings and many new ventures pause; it becomes a season for pilgrimage, vows, study and spiritual discipline. Guru Purnima is kept with worship of the guru.
When is Ashadha in Mumbai, MH (2026)?
Ashadha runs from 15 July 2026 to 12 August 2026 in Mumbai, MH.
Last updated 29 July 2026