Khushi RawatUpdated 01 Jul 2026 02:05 PM IST
According to the Panchang, every date, month, and year is considered special in itself and has a special significance. Now that the month of July has begun, we will tell you about the fasts and festivals that will fall in this month. According to the Vedic calendar, the month of July is going to be very special, as many fasts and festivals will all take place during this period, making it more significant. This month is considered auspicious from both religious and astrological points of view. In this article, we will tell you which festivals will come in the month of July and some important things related to them. Click here to read in Hindi.
A total of 24 Ekadashis are celebrated every year, but during Adhikamaas, this number extends to 26. The Ekadashi that falls in the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashadha is known as Yogini Ekadashi. The Yogini Ekadashi tithi will begin from 8:16 AM on 10 July and end at 5:22 AM on 11 July. The Paran timing is from 1:49 PM to 4:35 PM on 11th July. Therefore, Yogini Ekadashi fast will be observed on both 10th and 11th July.
Lord Jagannath, the Lord of the world, who is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Shri Krishna. Every year, the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is organised in Orissa as the annual festival. This journey begins on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashadh month, and this festival is celebrated for nine days, during which the idols of Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra are seated on the chariot.
In astrology, the Sun is the significator of father, soul, respect, and prestige. On 16th July, the Sun will move to Cancer. It is said that when the Sun enters into Cancer, a person becomes emotional, sources of income increase, and they also see expansion in their business. On this day, Suryadev is worshipped, who is known as the father of the world.
Ekadashi that falls on the Shukla Paksha of the Ashadha month is known as Devshayani Ekadashi. According to the scriptures, after this Ekadashi, Chaturmas begins, in which Lord Vishnu goes to rest in Kshir Sagar for four months. During this period, Lord Shiva governs the world. Performing any auspicious work during Chaturmas is strictly prohibited.
The full moon that occurs in Ashadha is known as Guru Purnima. This month, the Purnima Tithi will begin from 6:18 PM on 28th July and will end at 8:05 PM on 29th July. Therefore, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on 29th July. Guru Purnima is also known as Vyas Purnima because Maharishi Ved Vyas was born on this date.
According to the Hindu Calendar, the month of Shravan is considered significant, which is also known as Savan, meaning rain. The entire month is dedicated to worshiping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. There are many mythological stories behind this belief, some of which are related to the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) and some are related to the marriage of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
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