The period of Chaturmas is an extremely auspicious phase comprising of four months (usually from mid July to October) that is said to begin with Shayani Ekadashi and end with Prabodhini Ekadashi. This period which spans the month of monsoon, is said to be the time when Lord Vishnu is said to be asleep. The last day of the phase is when he finally wakes up from sleep. In 2024, Chaturmas Vrat begins on 17 July 2024 and ends on 12 November 2024.
Chaturmas Vrat Significance
The significance of Chaturmas Vrat period is observed greatly among Hindu devotees and worshippers from all over the world and India. The story behind the season has been narrated very clearly in the Bhagwata Puran and follower of the religion hope to attain the blessings of the mighty Lord Vishnu by offering extra devotion to his and well as the presence of Goddess Lakshmi – his wife. The months are significant because devotees are not supposed to awaken the Gods and Goddess with elaborate rituals and practices, and hence no marriages are held during these months. Devotees observe bathing in holy rivers, penance, austerities, and fasting during Chaturmas.Interesting Facts related to Chaturmas
The diverse myths, faiths and beliefs that the great Hindu religion comprises of, are often the sources of the major festivities that are held in India. During Chaturmas period of the monsoons, Lord Vishnu is considered to be asleep and therefore noisy celebrations are avoided. Considered unsuitable for weddings, the season is apt for annual renewals by householders. Fast and various other morally and spiritually cleansing rituals are carried out to devote oneself to the Lord’s service. There is however, a scientific explanation to the fasts which enable people to stay in the best of health during these months which are conducive to disease spreading.
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