Even though there is no strict and hard rule and code to observe Chaturmas Vrata. But some devotees observe the vrata by setting certain niyama (rules) themselves. Here is the list of Chatru Mas Vrata niyama that are followed by most of the devotees.
In 2022, Chaturmasa Puja starts on July 10 (Shayani Ekadashi / Harivasara Ekadasi) and ends on Kartik Ekadashi or Utthana Ekadasi (4-5 November 2022).
1. Vrata Saadhak (the performer of the Vrata) gets up from sleep early in the morning before sunrise and worships Lord Vishnu.
2. Chatrumas Vrata Saadhak maintains the fast from certain food items such as Jaggery, oil, milk, curd, brinjals and leafy vegetables. Saadhak avoids eating salty and spicy food. Sweet recipes are also avoided.
3. In some regions, devotees avoid eating certain food items in each month during Chaturmas Vrata. In Shravan month, they avoid leafy vegetables. During Bhadrapada masam, curd is avoided. In Ashwin month, milk is avoided and in Karthik maas, pulses or dal are avoided.
4. The important niyama or rule during Chatur Mas Vrat is avoiding non-vegetarian food. Sleeping on the floor is considered highly meritorious.
5. Maintaining Mauna Vratam (keeping thyself silent) and spending time in worshipping Lord Vishnu is also meritorious. Keeping away from anger is recommended.
6. On the final day of Chaturmas Vrata (Utthana Ekadasi or Kartik Shukla Ekadashi), saadhak offers Dakshina (includes food, clothes and other daily commodities) to Brahmin and gets his blessings.
Chaturmas Vrata Phala – Merits and Benefits of Chatur Mas Vrat
Chaturmas Vrata in Previous Years
In 2021, Chaturmasa Puja starts on July 20 (Shayani Ekadashi / Harivasara Ekadasi) and ends on Kartik Ekadashi or Utthana Ekadasi (15 November 2021).
In 2020, Chaturmasa Puja starts on July 1 (Shayani Ekadashi / Harivasara Ekadasi) and ends on Kartik Ekadashi or Utthana Ekadasi (26 November 2020).
In 2016, Chaturmasa Puja starts on July 15 (Shayani Ekadashi / Harivasara Ekadasi) and ends on Kartik Ekadashi or Utthana Ekadasi (11 November 2016).
In 2015, Chaturmasa Puja starts on July 27 (Shayani Ekadashi / Harivasara Ekadasi) and ends on Kartik Ekadashi or Utthana Ekadasi (22 November 2015).
In 2014, Chaturmasa Puja starts on July 8 (Shayani Ekadashi / Harivasara Ekadasi) and ends on Kartik Ekadashi or Utthana Ekadasi (4 November 2014).
In 2013, Chaturmasa Puja starts on July 19 (Shayani Ekadashi / Harivasara Ekadasi) and ends on Kartik Ekadashi or Utthana Ekadasi (13 November 2013).
In 2012, Chaturmasa Puja starts on June 30 (Shayani Ekadashi / Harivasara Ekadasi) and ends on Kartik Ekadashi or Utthana Ekadasi 2012.
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Leafy vegetables are avoided in Shraavan as different types of fungus grow on leaves during monsoon. There’s scarcity of sunlight during this time which kills most of the germs. Fermented food is avoided during bhadrapad as the temperatures are very ambient for the fermented food to go bad quickly.
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During the months mentioned is the dakshinayana. This is the time when most animals go to hibernate and are storing energy. Like we are active during day and sleep during night. All animals on the planet experience a lull during 6 months of dakshinayana and are more active and energetic in uttarayana. Chatur masa allows one to follow a diet that is suitable for body during this slow period. Indulging in aadhyatma further fortifies and aligns the body to the natural rhythms of the earth and sun; this in turn ensures harmony, joy and well being. Continued practise for many years will yield a fruitful life just as a well tended garden beards fruits and flowers.