Chaturmas 2025: Fandes some habits in these holy four months, know what are the rules and why they are special

News India Live, Digital Desk: Chaturmas 2025: The time of Chaturmas is considered very sacred in Sanatan Dharma, when Lord Vishnu, the follower of the universe, goes to Yoganidra for four months. This period is dedicated to self-thinking, chanting, tenacity and spiritual development. During this time religious and manglic works are stopped. Let us know when Chaturmas starts in the year 2025 and what should be kept in mind in this holy month.

Dates of Chaturmas 2025:

Chaturmas started in the year 2025 6 July 2025, Sunday Will be Devshayani Ekadashi Known by the name of The sleeping period of Lord Vishnu will begin from this day. Chaturmas will conclude on 5 November 2025, when Devuthani Ekadashi It will be and Lord Vishnu will come out of his Yoganidra.

What happens in Chaturmas?

It is believed that when Lord Vishnu is in sleep, then Lord Shiva takes charge of the universe. That is why special worship and rituals are performed in Shiva temples during this period. All Manglik works like marriage, shaving, home entry, introduction of new business are prohibited during Chaturmas. During this time, saints and saints stop at one place and do penance, which is also called ‘Chaumasa’.

Renunciation of these things in Chaturmas (Don’ts):

Chaturmas does not only mean the closure of Manglik works, but it is also the time of rules and sacrifice, so that you can purify yourself spiritually.

1. Avoiding food and drink:

   • Paan, Yogurt and Oil: According to religious beliefs, consumption of betel leaf, curd and oil is considered taboo in these four months.

   • Green leafy vegetables (greens): Sawan (first month of Chaturmas) is not eaten green vegetables, especially vegetables like cabbage, spinach, because they have more insects during this time.

   • Milk: People who follow very strict rules religiously avoid consuming milk during this time or drink buffalo milk.

   • Bitter gourd and brinjal: Both these vegetables are also advised to abandon in Chaturmas.

   • Food/grains: In the month of Sawan, some people eat at one time or sacrifice grain grains, only live on fruit.

2. Lifestyle related sacrifice:

   • Gold on bed (on cot): According to religious beliefs, during this time, gold (by renouncing bed) on earth is beneficial. Sadhus and saints also stay at one place and sleep on the ground.

   • Stop a place: Sannyasis and monks stop visiting during Chaturmas and stay at one place and do penance.

What to do in Chaturmas? (DOS):

This period emphasizes personal practice and self-improvement:

• Worship of Lord Vishnu: Chant the mantras of Lord Vishnu and worship them regularly.

• Fasting: Keep fast on Ekadashi or other days according to your physical ability.

• Dan and charity: Donate to the poor and the needy.

• Service of saints and saints: If possible, serve saints and saints or listen to their discourses.

• Bhagwat Purana text: Listen and recite Bhagwat Katha or Purana.

• Religious trips (which are forbidden for ascetics): Those who are doing spiritual practice can travel to religious places during this period.

• Renunciation of negativity: Avoid bad thoughts, anger, laziness and immoral acts.

This holy time of Chaturmas provides a unique opportunity to purify itself, force his soul and connect with God.

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