Chaturmas 2025, Importance, Significance and Remedies

Chaturmas starts from the Ekadashi date of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashadh, which is going to be on Sunday, July 6 this year. From this date, Lord Vishnu goes into Yog Nidra in Kshir Sagar for four months. 

In such a situation, it is considered very important to take care of some special things during this period. If you accidentally do some such work in the four months of Chaturmas, which is not considered auspicious during this time, then you may have to face problems in life. But by taking care of all things, the person can get all-around benefits. In such a situation, let us know what should be done and what should not be done in Chaturmas:

Importance of Chaturmas

In Hinduism, the Chaturmas period is considered especially sacred and suitable for spiritual advancement. These four months are for self-reflection, penance, and self-restraint. When Lord Vishnu goes into Yog Nidra, Lord Shiva takes over the responsibility of running the world. In such a situation, this is not just a time for external rituals, but also for inner awakening and self-improvement.

During this period, one should try to make his daily routine Satvik. Regular recitation of Ramayana, Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta, Vishnu Purana, and other scriptures not only gives knowledge but also purifies and concentrates the mind. Also, dedicate the morning and evening time to meditation, chanting, and worship of Shiva or Vishnu. This is the period of Sadhana, in which the more you go within yourself, the deeper you will experience peace and balance.

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Spiritual Significance of Chaturmas

1. Period of Inner Growth: A time to turn inward through fasting, chanting, meditation, and study of scriptures.
2. Sadhana and Discipline: Monks and householders both take vows of restraint (vratas) to purify body and mind.
3. Sacred Months: The four months are:

Ashadha – Initiation of discipline

Shravan – Devotion and Lord Shiva worship

Bhadrapada – Lord Ganesha and spiritual rituals

Ashwin – Durga and Lakshmi worship

Kartik – Diwali, Tulsi Vivah, and spiritual conclusion

Fasting and Vratas Observed in Chaturmas

1. Ekadashi Vrat (twice a month) – for Vishnu devotion and mind control.
2. Shravan Somvar Vrat – for Lord Shiva’s blessings.
3. Varalakshmi Vrat – for wealth and prosperity.
4. Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, and Diwali – all fall within Chaturmas.

Astrological Effects of Chaturmas

From an astrological perspective, Chaturmas is a sensitive time due to the planetary positions and the pause of Deva energies. Here's how:

1. Jupiter becomes retrograde (or stationary)

•  Spiritual energy intensifies.
•  Delay in marriages, Guru guidance becomes internal.
•  Good time for introspection and learning.

2. Sun transits Cancer to Libra

• Affects soul energy (Atma karaka).
• Weak in Libra; hence, spiritual austerities are recommended to maintain balance.

3. Saturn and Venus retrograde phases

• Saturn tests discipline.
• Venus affects relationships and desires.

4. Avoidance of major life events

• Traditionally, no marriages, new business ventures, or housewarmings (Griha Pravesh)  are advised.
• Astrologically, the cosmic energy is inward-moving and not conducive to external expansion.

Do not do these things even by mistake during Chaturmas

• It is believed that one should avoid lying or doing any wrong during Chaturmas. By doing this, a person can get inauspicious results.
• During these four months, Lord Vishnu sleeps. In such a situation, doing some work during this period is considered forbidden. One should avoid doing any auspicious work in Chaturmas.
• It is believed that marriage, housewarming, mundan, etc., should not be done in Chaturmas. By doing this, the person may have to face problems in life.
• One should not use harsh words, even by mistake, during Chaturmas. One should not say anything to any person that can make them sad.
• In Chaturmas, Vishnuji goes into Yog Nidra. In such a situation, sleeping on the bed during this period is also considered forbidden. Instead, a person should sleep on the ground.
• It is believed that anger and ego should be avoided in these four months. Also, one should keep a distance from tamasic things like meat, alcohol.
• It is also considered forbidden to wear blue and black clothes during the four months of Chaturmas. Instead, you can wear clothes of red, green, yellow, orange, etc.

What should be done in Chaturmas?

• If you do some work during these four months, then it gives very auspicious results. During this time, worship and donation have a very special significance.
• It is believed that during Chaturmas, the person should follow celibacy and sleep on the floor. By doing this, positive changes start coming into the life of a person.
• Eating satvik food is considered the best during Chaturmas. Also, during this time, one must definitely do charity and worship one's Ishtadev.
• During these four months, after waking up early in the morning and taking a bath, one should chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu. Also, one should also worship Goddess Lakshmi with rituals.
• It is believed that Vishnu Sahasranama should be recited regularly during Chaturmas. Also, it is believed that visiting Braj during this time is also very auspicious.
• It is very good to donate food, clothes, lamps, and shadows during Chaturmas. By doing this, negativity starts to go away from the life of the person.

Benefits of taking care of the rules of Chaturmas

If you take care of all the rules in the four months of Chaturmas, then you can get the special blessings of Lord Vishnu. Also, happiness starts coming into life. By taking care of all the rules, all the sins of the person can be destroyed, and happiness and prosperity start coming into life. Donating during Chaturmas gives virtuous results and can also get rid of all the sorrows of life. It is believed that by taking care of all these rules, the person gets benefits in every field and can also get rid of money-related problems.

Conclusion

In Hinduism, Chaturmas begins every year from Devshayani Ekadashi in the month of Ashadh, when Lord Vishnu goes into Yog Nidra. During this period, auspicious functions like marriage, Grihapravesh, and Mundan (Shaving head ceremony) are prohibited because it is not considered auspicious from a religious point of view. Chaturmas is considered to be a time of meditation, penance, and restraint.