Chaturmas Vrat or Chaturmaas Vrata or Chaturmasya Vratam, is the auspicious vrata observed for four holy months starting on Devsayan Ekadasi. In 2018, Chaturmas Vrat begins on July 23 and ends on November 20.
Chaturmaas Vrat ends on Dev Prabhodini Ekadasi or Utthana Ekadashi which falls in Kartik month. Shravan Maas, Bhadrapad Maas, Ashwin maas and Kartik maas are considered as Chaturmas or four holy months in Hinduism.
Each and every day of Chaturmaas is considered auspicious and devotees follow strict rules of consuming only vegetarian food that too selected food items, observing puja twice a day, and not talking abusive language.
Auspicious days in Chaturmas Vrat 2018
Devashayani Ekadashi – 23 July 2018 (Chaturmas Vrat begins)
Ashada Purnima – 27 July 2018 (Guru Purnima)
Kamika Ekadashi – 7 August / 8 August 2018
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi – 22 August 2018
Aja Ekadashi – 6 September 2018
Parsva Parivartini Ekadashi – 20 September 2018
Indira Ekadashi – 5 October 2018
Papankusha Ekadashi – 20 October 2018
Rama Ekadashi – 3 November 2018 | 4 November 2018
Devutthana Ekadashi – 19 November 2018 (Prabhodini Ekadashi)
Utthana Dwadashi (Chilku Dwadashi) – 20 November 2018
Here are the set of rules and norms to follow during Chaturmas Vrat. You can also read Chaturmasa vratha phalam or merits (benefits) of Chaturmas vratha.
Chaturmas Vrat in Previous Years
In 2017, Chaturmas Vrat begins on July 4 and ends on October 31.
In 2016, Chaturmas Vrat begins on July 15 and ends on November 11.
In 2015, Chaturmas Vrat begins on July 27 and ends on November 22.
In 2014, Chaturmas Vrat begins on July 8 and ends on November 4.
In 2013, Chaturmas Vrat dates were – July 19 to November 13.
Chaturmas Vrat 2012 dates were – June 30 to 24 November 2012.
