Ashwin is considered the seventh month of the year. It falls in September-October of the Gregorian calendar. According to the Vikram Samvat, the Pratipada after the full moon in the month of Bhadrapada is the first date of the month of Ashwin.
Ashwin month has got its name because of 'Ashwini' Nakshatra. 'Ashwini' is the first of the 27 Nakshatras used in the calculation of time in the Hindu calendar.Importance of Ashwin Maas
Just as Sawan is considered the month of Bhagwan Shiva, Bhadrapada is considered the month of Bhagwan Krishna, similarly the month of Ashwin is called the month of Devi Durga.
Four Navratras are celebrated every year in India, but generally people consider Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratras to be the maximum in the year. Sharadiya Navratri begins in the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashwin and ends in Vijayadashami. Devotees keep a fast for 9 days during Navratri and worship Devi Durga with rituals.
Celebration of Ashwin Maas
Ashwin month has special significance for the people of Hindu religion. In this month, Shraddha rituals are performed on Pitru Paksha to liberate the ancestors and give them energy. Pitru Paksha falls in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashwin. It is believed that on this side the ancestors can come to the house in any form. Therefore, no living being should be disrespected in this one fortnight (Pitru Paksha). Rather, every living being who comes to his door should be honored by giving food. According to astrology, Pitra Dosh is very important in the horoscope and therefore Shradh rituals are performed to celebrate the ancestors and seek their blessings. No new work is started during Pitru Paksha.
This Paksha starts from Bhadrapada Shukla Purnima and lasts till Amavasya.
Ashwin Maas 2025
This year, the calculation of Ashwin Month is from 8th Sep to 7th Oct 2025.
Ashwin Month 2025 Vrat, Festivals, Jayanti and Utsavs
10 September 2025 Wednesday - Vighnaraj
Sankashti Chaturthi
14 September 2025 Tuesday - Mahalakshmi Vrat complete, Jivitputrika Vrat
25 September 2024 Wednesday - Jivitputrika Vrat
17 September 2025 Wednesday - Vishwakarma Puja,
Indira Ekadashi
19 September 2025, Friday -
Pradosh Vrat
21 September 2025 Sunday - Sarvapitru Amavasya, Darsh Amavasya, Anvadhan, Ashwin Amavasya
22 September 2025 Monday -
Navratri Start,
Ghatasthapana, Surya Grahan *Partial, Ishti
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - Chandra Darshan
26 September 2025 Friday - Upang Lalita Vrat
29 September 2025 Monday - Saraswati Aawahan
29 September 2025 Tuesday - Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami
1 October 2025 Wednesday - Mahanavami
2 October 2025 Thursday - Saraswati Visarjan, Durga Visarjan,
Dussehra
3 October 2025 Friday - Papankusha Ekadashi
4 October 2025 Saturday - Pradosh Vrat
6 October 2025 Monday -
Kojagar Puja, Sharad Purnima, Anvadhan
7 October 2025 Tuesday - Ashwin Purnima
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