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Asha Dashami is the festival observed on Shukla Dashami in Sravana maas. In 2009, the date of Asha Dashami is July 31. Asha Dashami is dedicated to Asha Devi, a manifestation of Parvati Devi. On Asha Dashami day, Goddess Parvati Devi is installed in the form of Asha Devi and worshipped. Some people observe fasting during the day. ‘Asha’ means desire. The Goddess who fulfills her devotees’ desires is referred as Asha Devi. Worshipping Asha Devi on Asha Dasami gives the devotee wealth and health to fulfill all his/her desires. Asha Devi also makes the devotee free from desires and provides salvation. Significance and Greatness of Sawan month – Importance of Shravan maas Shravana Masam Puja – Pooja Procedure during Shukla Paksha in Sawan Month Naga Panchami 2010 or Nag Panchami Puja – Nagula Panchami in 2010 Ashunya Shayana Vrat – Ashoonya Sayan Vratam – Vishnu Sayanotsav Jiviti Puja or Jiviti Pooja – Shravan Shukravar Vrat in Maharashtra and Gujarat Tags : Asha Dasami, Asha Dashami, Asha Dashami in 2009, Asha Devi Puja, Asha Devi Vratam, Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in July 2009, Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in Shravan Month, Rituals and Customs during Shravan Mas |
