Ashadha Masam Festivals Dates in Telugu Calendar (June/July)
Ashadha Masam Festivals Dates–
Ashadha is the 4th lunar month in Hindu calendar.Some of the auspicious days of the masa include Guru Purnima, the beginning of Chaturmas Vrat and Shayani Ekadasi.
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.
In Hindu Calendar, there are two methods to mark the lunar month. In one, lunar month is marked from Purnima to Purnima (known as Purnimanta calendar) and in other lunar month is marked from Amavasya to Amavasya (known as Amanta calendar).
What are the Rituals To Perform Ashadha Amavasya Puja?
Observe Amavasya Vratham and take a bath in the sacred rivers or ponds or lakes.
Worship Pipal Tree and light up Diyas or earthen lamps. Reciting Mantras while lighting up diyas and worshipping Pipal tree is believed to offer relief from all the troubles.
Offer prayers to ancestors or donate food to needy people remembering your ancestors.
Shiva Puja, Pipal Puja, Shani Shanti Puja and Hanuman Puja should be performed.
Ashada Masam, the fourth month in the traditional Telugu calendar, is observed in 2025 from June 26 to July 24.This period is significant for various festivals and auspicious days celebrated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Here are some key dates during Ashada Masam 2025:
Bonalu Festival:
Celebrated on Sundays throughout Ashada Masam, Bonalu is a traditional Hindu festival honoring Goddess Mahakali.
Guru Purnima:
Falling on July 10, 2025, this day is dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers, marked by various ceremonies and rituals.
Toli Ekadashi (Devshayani Ekadashi):
Observed on July 6, 2025, this auspicious day is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, marking the beginning of the Chaturmas period.
Chukkala Amavasya and Gauri Vratam:
On July 24, 2025, devotees observe rituals and fasting dedicated to Goddess Gauri for marital bliss and prosperity.
Varahi Navratri:
A nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Varahi, observed during the Ashada month.
Here is a list of major festivals during Ashada Masam 2025:
(From June 26, 2025, to July 24, 2025)
June 26, Thu – Chandrodayam, Ashada Gupta Navratri Begins
June 28, Sat – Puri Rath Yatra, Kusumahara Jayanthi
June 30, Mon – Bonalu Festival Begins, Chaturthi Vratham
July 1, Tue – Skanda Panchami, Kumara Sashti, Somavara Vratham
July 2, Wed – Skanda Shashti
July 3, Thu – Punarvasu Karte
July 4, Fri – Durga Ashtami Vratam
July 6, Sun – Toli Ekadashi (Shayana Ekadashi), Bonalu, Gopadma Vrata Begins
July 7, Mon – Pradosha Vratham, Soma Pradosha Vratham
July 10, Thu – Guru Purnima, Sri Satyanarayana Pooja, Vyasa Puja
July 11, Fri – Ashunya Shayana Vratam
July 13, Sun – Dakshinayana Punyakalam, Karkataka Sankramanam, Bonalu Festival
July 16, Wed – Budh Ashtami Vratam
July 17, Thu – Pushyami Karte
July 20, Sun – Kamika Ekadashi, Bonalu Festival
July 21, Mon – Pradosha Vratham, Soma Pradosha Vratham
July 22, Tue – Masa Shivaratri
July 24, Thu – Amavasya, Chukkala Amavasya, Gauri Vratam
ఆషాఢ మాసములో విశేష తిథులు:
పురీ జగన్నాథ రథ యాత్ర – Puri Jagannadh Rath Yatra
స్కంధ పంచమి – Skanda Panchami
దేవశయనీ ఏకాదశి – Devshayani Ekadashi
తొలి ఏకాదశి – Toli Ekadashi
చాతుర్మాస్య వ్రతారంభం – Chaturmasya Prataaramba
శాకవ్రతారంభం – Shaka Vratha Arambham
ప్రదోష వ్రతం – Pradosha Vratham
గురు పూర్ణిమ – Guru Purnima
వ్యాస పూర్ణిమ – Vyasa Purnima
సంకష్ఠ హర చతుర్థి – Sankatahara Chaturthi
కామికా ఏకాదశి – Kamika Ekadash
మాస శివరాత్రి – Masa Shivaratri
Next Month Festivals Check here Shravana Masam Festivals in Telugu Calendar (July/August)