Hindu Panchang: There are 12 months in the Hindu calendar but very few people know their names. The special thing is that all these months have been named on the basis of constellations. Know further what is the name of the tenth month of Hindu calendar and for how long will it last.
Paush Month 2025 Calendar: Just as there are 12 months in the English year, similarly the Hindu year also has 12 fixed months. Among these, the tenth month of the Hindu calendar has special significance. The name of this month is Paush. This month comes under winter season. Many major festivals are also celebrated during this period. There are some rules and beliefs related to this month like what should not be allowed in this month etc. Know further when this month of Paush will start and how long it will last and the details of the fasts and festivals of this month…
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How long will Paush month 2025 last?
According to the calendar, this time the month of Paush has started from Friday, December 5, which will continue till January 3, 2026. That means this time the month of Pausha will last for 30 days. There is a special reason behind why this month has been named Paush. On the last day of the month of Paush i.e. on the full moon date, the moon is in Pushya Nakshatra, on the basis of this this month has been named Paush.
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Importance of Paush month
According to the religious scriptures, the lord of the month of Paush is Lord Sun, hence in the month of Paush there is a rule to wake up early in the morning and offer water to the Sun. There are many rules regarding eating habits in this month, such as one should eat light and healthy food during this period. One should stay away from non-vegetarian food, alcohol etc. Apart from these, there is also a ban on eating things like radish, brinjal, black gram, cauliflower, lentils etc. in this month.
What measures should be taken in the month of Pausha?
1. Offer water to Sun God every morning in the month of Pausha. Also add red sandalwood and red flowers in this water. With this you can get auspicious results.
2. In the month of Paush, chant the mantras of Sun God as much as possible – Om Ghriniah Suryay Namah.
3. If possible, keep fast on every Sunday of Pausha month. If you are unable to do this then eat food without salt on Sunday.
4. In the month of Paush, things like blankets, ghee, jaggery, rice, pulses, sesame etc. should be donated to the needy.
5. Tarpan to ancestors also has special significance in the month of Paush. This reduces the effect of Pitra Dosh.
Fasting festivals of Paush month 2025
8 December, Monday- Ganesh Chaturthi fast
12th December, Friday- Rukmini Ashtami, Hanuman Ashtami
15th December, Monday- Saphala Ekadashi
December 16, Tuesday- Surup Dwadashi, Khar month starts
17 December, Wednesday- Pradosh Vrat
18 December, Thursday- Shiv Chaturdashi fast
19th December, Friday – Paush Amavasya
23 December, Tuesday- Angarak Vinayaki Chaturthi fast
28th December, Sunday – Shakambhari Yatra
30th December, Tuesday- Putrada Ekadashi
1 January 2026, Thursday- Pradosh Vrat
3 January 2026, Saturday – Paush Purnima
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