Paush month 2024 start and end date: Key festivals, vrat, and traditions

Mumbai: The Paush Month holds great importance in the Hindu calendar. It begins on December 16, 2024, and continues until mid-January. Paush month is significant for its various religious observances, rituals, and festivals, particularly focused on worshipping Surya Dev (Sun God). During this time, the Sun transits into Dhanu Rashi (Sagittarius), and performing dedicated prayers can bring special blessings.

Paush month is also auspicious for charity and spiritual pursuits, but it restricts major auspicious ceremonies like weddings or housewarming events due to the presence of Kharmaas. Let’s explore this month in detail, including its festivals, rituals, and restrictions.

Key Festivals and Vrat in Paush Month 2024

Here is a day-by-day list of important festivals and vrats observed during Paush month:

Significance of Paush Month

Surya Dev Worship: Paush month is primarily dedicated to the worship of the Sun God (Surya Dev). Performing rituals like Surya Arghya (offering water to the Sun) and reciting Aditya Hridaya Stotra bring blessings of good health, vitality, and prosperity.

Charity and Donations: Charity holds immense importance during Paush month. Donating items like blankets, sesame seeds, jaggery, and clothes is believed to bring relief from sins and ensure spiritual growth.

Avoidance of Auspicious Activities: Due to Kharmaas, Paush month is considered inauspicious for activities such as:

Weddings
Housewarming ceremonies
Mundan (head-shaving ceremony)
Upanayan (sacred thread ceremony)

What Not to Do During Paush Month

To maintain the sanctity of this period, it is advised to avoid certain activities:

Instead, devote time to meditation, worship, and charity for spiritual enrichment.

Key Rituals for Paush Month

Surya Namaskar: Performing Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) during sunrise is highly beneficial for physical and mental health.
Donation and Feeding the Poor: Offer food, warm clothes, and essential items to the needy.
Paush Purnima Magh Snan: On Paush Purnima (January 13, 2024), devotees bathe in sacred rivers like the Ganga to purify their body and soul.
Daily Surya Arghya: Offering water to the Sun at sunrise while reciting mantras enhances positive energy.

Paush month, spanning December to January, is a time of spiritual reflection, charity, and devotion. While it restricts major auspicious ceremonies, it opens the doors for seeking divine blessings, especially through Surya Dev worship and acts of kindness. Following the guidelines and observing the festivals and vrats mentioned above can bring peace, prosperity, and harmony into one’s life.

By aligning with the spiritual essence of Paush month, devotees can pave the way for a fulfilling and blessed year ahead.

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