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Chaturmas 2026 Date: Chaturmas is considered to have special significance in Sanatan Dharma. This is such a holy time of four months, when Lord Vishnu goes into Yoga Nidra and due to this, marriage, house warming, mundan and other auspicious functions come to a halt. In the year 2026 also, with the beginning of Chaturmas, auspicious functions like marriages will be put on hold. In such a situation, many people have a question whether Chaturmas will start from 25th July or 26th July. Let us know its exact date, importance and what tasks should be avoided during this period.
When will Chaturmas start?
According to the Panchang, Chaturmas starts with Devshayani Ekadashi of Ashadha Shukla Paksha. In the year 2026, the fast of Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on 25th July, Saturday. From this day Lord Vishnu will go into Yoga Nidra and it will be considered as the beginning of Chaturmas. Chaturmas will end on Devuthani Ekadashi of Kartik Shukla Paksha. This year Devuthani Ekadashi will fall on 20 November 2026. That means Chaturmas will last from 25th July to 20th November 2026.
25th July or 26th July, which date is correct?
This time there is some confusion among people regarding the date. According to religious tradition, Chaturmas is considered to begin from Devshayani Ekadashi. Since in the year 2026, the fast of Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on 25th July, hence Chaturmas will be considered to start from this day.
Why do marriages and auspicious functions stop?
There is a religious belief that on the day of Devshayani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu goes into Yoga Nidra for four months in Kshirsagar. During this period, Lord Shiva takes the responsibility of running the universe. Marriage, housewarming, tonsure and doing new auspicious works during the rest period of Lord Vishnu are not considered appropriate in the scriptures. For this reason, as soon as Chaturmas starts, the auspicious time for marriages ends and after Devuthani Ekadashi, the auspicious time for auspicious activities starts again.
Why is Chaturmas special according to astrology?
According to astrology, the position of many important planets also changes during Chaturmas. During this period, the planet Venus, the factor of happiness, marital life and prosperity, and the planet Jupiter, the factor of knowledge, religion and auspiciousness, remain in a combust state. Due to the influence of these planets, it is advised to abstain from marriage and other auspicious activities.
What is considered auspicious to do in Chaturmas?
Although auspicious works are not done during this time, but from religious point of view this time is considered best for sadhana, worship and spiritual progress. During this period, worship of Lord Vishnu, chanting of mantras, recitation of Geeta and Shrimad Bhagwat, charity, fasting and satsang have been given special importance. It is believed that religious activities done during Chaturmas yield manifold results.
Religious significance of Chaturmas
Chaturmas is not only a time of ban on auspicious works, but also a festival of introspection, restraint and devotion. During this time, sages and saints also stay at one place and do sermons, penance and meditation. This is why these four months are considered the most sacred time for religion, service and worship of God.
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