December 05, 2025
Maas/months of hindu calendar
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Pausha Maas
The month after Marghashirsha in hindu calendar is Pausha or Poosh. It usually starts in December and ends in January of the Gregorian calendar. Pausha is said to be Auspicious and inauspicious at the same time, and it is said to avoid any celebratory event as it may affect the results.
This year the maas is starting on 5th of December and ending on 2nd of January.
What is Pausha maas?
Pausha maas is a month on hindu calendar and it is usually in тАШHemant RituтАЩ or as we call it winter. This month is said to be the month of Surya Dev.
Is Pausha really inauspicious?
No, Pausha is not inauspicious but it can be considered from a point of view. This is said because in this month wedding, house warming, mundan etc. are all prohibited.
This is because this month is also called тАШKharmaasтАЩ or тАШMalmaasтАЩ.
Kharmaas is when the Sun enters the zodiac sign of Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi) and also occurs when the Sun enters Pisces (Meen Rashi). This period is seen as one for spiritual reflection, meditation, and charity rather than new ventures.
What are the doтАЩs and donтАЩts of this month?
DoтАЩs:
Donate jaggery and sesame seeds in the month of Paush.
Donate blankets to the poor and needy in the month of Paush.
Worship the Sun God during the month of Paush. Offer water to the Sun every day.
In the month of Paush, offer water to the Sun God only from a copper vessel.
Along with the Sun God, also worship Lord Vishnu in this month.
You can also fast every Sunday during the month of Paush. This brings special blessings from the Sun God.
DonтАЩts
- Do not consume meat, alcohol, etc., even by mistake, in the month of Paush.
- Kharmas also occurs in the month of Paush, hence no auspicious work should be done during this period.
- Auspicious functions like marriage, house warming, mundan, etc., are prohibited in the month of Paush.
- Do not keep any wrong thoughts in your mind for anyone in the month of Paush, and do not insult anyone
- Tamsic Bhojan is also prohibited( Onion and Garlic).
Are there any festival fasts this month?
There are fasts in this month.
Sunday fast: Fasting every Sunday in this month is very beneficial in this month as this is said to be the month of Surya Dev.
Saphala Ekadashi: One of the twenty-four Ekadashi Vrats is Saphala Ekadashi. On this occasion, Lord Vishnu is worshiped just like other Ekadashis, and devotees seek blessings from him. The fast observed on this occasion can help fulfill all your wishes and bring you success.
Paush Amavasya: In Hinduism, Paush Amavasya has special significance. For people who are suffering from Pitra Dosha or Shani Dosha, Paush Amavasya is a crucial day for observing Shradh ceremonies for the deceased ancestors and forefathers.
Paush Putrada Ekadashi: It is believed that by worshiping Lord Vishnu, fasting and doing charity on this day, one gets the happiness of children and if one already has children, then their health and life are happy. The person observing this fast should keep his mind, words and deeds pure
Paush Purnima: It is a sacred Hindu festival with significance in its ritualistic holy dips in rivers to cleanse sins, the start of the Magha month's spiritual bathing period, and worship of deities like Shiva, Vishnu, and the Sun God. It is also a day for charitable acts and is known as Shakambhari Purnima, a day to honor Goddess Shakambhari.
The legend of Lord Vishnu worshipping Devi Laxmi:
The Brahma Vaivarta Purana mentions Lord Vishnu worshiping Goddess Lakshmi in her lotus form (Padma Rupa) during Paush month, particularly on Tuesdays, spreading the festival of Lakshmi Puja across the three worlds. The lotus signifies water, fertility, wealth, and the universe itself, making it a powerful symbol for Vishnu and Lakshmi, who are often depicted with lotuses. Paush often overlaps with or includes Purushottama Maas (Adhik Maas), an extra month dedicated to Vishnu. During this time, devotees worship Vishnu and Lakshmi intensely to burn sins and gain blessings.
All in all there are many festival fasts in Pausha maas. This month despite anything is also of importance to devotees to offer their prayers to the deities.
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Pausha maas is a month on hindu calendar and it is usually in тАШHemant RituтАЩ or as we call it winter. This month is said to be the month of Surya Dev.
Is Pausha really inauspicious?
No, Pausha is not inauspicious but it can be considered from a point of view. This is said because in this month wedding, house warming, mundan etc. are all prohibited.
This is because this month is also called тАШKharmaasтАЩ or тАШMalmaasтАЩ.
Kharmaas is when the Sun enters the zodiac sign of Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi) and also occurs when the Sun enters Pisces (Meen Rashi). This period is seen as one for spiritual reflection, meditation, and charity rather than new ventures.
What are the doтАЩs and donтАЩts of this month?
DoтАЩs:
Donate jaggery and sesame seeds in the month of Paush.
Donate blankets to the poor and needy in the month of Paush.
Worship the Sun God during the month of Paush. Offer water to the Sun every day.
In the month of Paush, offer water to the Sun God only from a copper vessel.
Along with the Sun God, also worship Lord Vishnu in this month.
You can also fast every Sunday during the month of Paush. This brings special blessings from the Sun God.
DonтАЩts
- Do not consume meat, alcohol, etc., even by mistake, in the month of Paush.
- Kharmas also occurs in the month of Paush, hence no auspicious work should be done during this period.
- Auspicious functions like marriage, house warming, mundan, etc., are prohibited in the month of Paush.
- Do not keep any wrong thoughts in your mind for anyone in the month of Paush, and do not insult anyone
- Tamsic Bhojan is also prohibited( Onion and Garlic).
Are there any festival fasts this month?
There are fasts in this month.
Sunday fast: Fasting every Sunday in this month is very beneficial in this month as this is said to be the month of Surya Dev.
Saphala Ekadashi: One of the twenty-four Ekadashi Vrats is Saphala Ekadashi. On this occasion, Lord Vishnu is worshiped just like other Ekadashis, and devotees seek blessings from him. The fast observed on this occasion can help fulfill all your wishes and bring you success.
Paush Amavasya: In Hinduism, Paush Amavasya has special significance. For people who are suffering from Pitra Dosha or Shani Dosha, Paush Amavasya is a crucial day for observing Shradh ceremonies for the deceased ancestors and forefathers.
Paush Putrada Ekadashi: It is believed that by worshiping Lord Vishnu, fasting and doing charity on this day, one gets the happiness of children and if one already has children, then their health and life are happy. The person observing this fast should keep his mind, words and deeds pure
Paush Purnima: It is a sacred Hindu festival with significance in its ritualistic holy dips in rivers to cleanse sins, the start of the Magha month's spiritual bathing period, and worship of deities like Shiva, Vishnu, and the Sun God. It is also a day for charitable acts and is known as Shakambhari Purnima, a day to honor Goddess Shakambhari.
The legend of Lord Vishnu worshipping Devi Laxmi:
The Brahma Vaivarta Purana mentions Lord Vishnu worshiping Goddess Lakshmi in her lotus form (Padma Rupa) during Paush month, particularly on Tuesdays, spreading the festival of Lakshmi Puja across the three worlds. The lotus signifies water, fertility, wealth, and the universe itself, making it a powerful symbol for Vishnu and Lakshmi, who are often depicted with lotuses. Paush often overlaps with or includes Purushottama Maas (Adhik Maas), an extra month dedicated to Vishnu. During this time, devotees worship Vishnu and Lakshmi intensely to burn sins and gain blessings.
All in all there are many festival fasts in Pausha maas. This month despite anything is also of importance to devotees to offer their prayers to the deities.
Book experienced pandits online for all Hindu puja rituals with Bhaktinama тАУ simple, reliable, and authentic.
