Ashadha month begins tomorrow: See the complete list of fasts and festivals
Ashadh Month 2026 Astrology News: According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Ashadh begins on June 30, 2026. According to scriptures, this month is considered sacred and extremely important from a religious perspective. It is said that this month marks the arrival of the rainy season and a rapid influx of new energy around us. Furthermore, the month of Ashadh is considered special for the worship of Lord Vishnu and Lord Jagannath. During this time, the famous Jagannath Rath Yatra is held, which holds special significance across the country. Furthermore, Devshayani Ekadashi, which falls during this month, is also considered very special, as it marks the beginning of the four-month period of Lord Vishnu’s yogic sleep, marking the beginning of Chaturmas. According to religious beliefs, the Chaturmas period is considered auspicious for spiritual practice and introspection. Additionally, the month of Ashadh also marks the beginning of several other important fasts and festivals with special spiritual significance. Let’s learn about them. Major fasts and festivals of the month of Ashadha in 2026
June 30, 2026 – Beginning of the month of Ashadha
July 3, 2026 – Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi
July 6, 2026 – Kalashtami and monthly Krishna Janmashtami
July 10, 2026 – Yogini Ekadashi fast
July 12, 2026 – Ravi Pradosh fast and monthly Shivaratri
July 14, 2026 – Ashadha Amavasya
July 15, 2026 – Beginning of Ashadha Gupt Navratri
July 16, 2026 – Jagannath Rath Yatra and Cancer Sankranti
July 17, 2026 – Aniruddha Chaturthi
July 22, 2026 – Bhadli Navami
July 25, 2026 – Devshayani Ekadashi (beginning of Chaturmas)
July 26, 2026 – Ravi Pradosh fast
July 28, 2026 – Kokila fast
July 29 2026 – Guru Purnima and Ashadha Purnima
When is Guru Purnima 2026?
This year, the Purnima Tithi will begin on July 28, 2026, at 6:18 pm.
The Purnima Tithi is expected to end on July 29, 2026, at 8:05 pm.
According to the Udaya Tithi, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 29, 2026.
Yogini Ekadashi 2026 Date
Yogini Ekadashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashadha will begin on July 9, at 7:46 pm, and will end on July 10, at 4:52 pm. Based on the Udaya Tithi, Yogini Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, July 10.
Devshayani Ekadashi 2026
This year, Devshayani Ekadashi falls on July 25, 2026. On this Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu enters the Kshir Sagara for a four-month yogic sleep. Chaturmas begins. During this period, Mahadev rules the universe.
