Guest guest Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 Chaturmasa Vratam is observed for a period of four months and it begins from the Deva Sayana Ekadasi in Ashada month and ends on Utthana Ekadasi in Kartik Month. The four months of Shravan, Bhadrapad, Ashwina and Kartik are considered as the holiest months in the Hindu calendar. Different types of vows and Vratas are observed by Hindus during this period. This Year in 2009, Chaturmasa Vratam begins on July 3 and ends on October 29. Many people avoid non-vegetarian food during the four month period. Some people observe flexible fasting – eating just one meal or two, or just one meal on particular days in the month. Certain food items like jaggery or oil is avoided during the period or in any one of the four months. Some people avoid salty and sweet preparations. Those people who plan to undertake serious vows and fasting avoid garlic and onion as it can stimulate unnecessary excitements. It is most sacred to read the Mahabharata or Ramayana or Gita or Bhagavad Purana during the fourth month period. The four months is of great importance to Lord Vishnu devotees as this period is believed to be the night of Vishnu. Vishnu devotees listen to his stories and spend time in helping the poor and in cleaning and maintaining Vishnu temples. Shravan month is of great importance to Lord Shiva devotees. The Mondays in the month are highly auspicious. See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Buzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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