“Ashada is the month of austerities that brings out an inate sense of thankgiving.

July-August is the Ashada month according to Hindu calendar. It heralds the arrival of Dakshinayana, the six-month period when the sun begins to trace a southward movement. Dakshinayana is a sacred period in the Vedic calendar. Symbolically, it is the night time of the Dev.

It is considered a sacred time for spiritual activities.

People avoid new undertaking or new purchases and auspicious functions such as weddings.”

Article tells you about the many festivals during these months, festivals across India.

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