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Ashadha

Ashadha is a month in the Hindu lunisolar calendar used across the Indian subcontinent and in Nepal. It is the fourth month in the Shaka and Vikram Samvat year systems. The timing of Ashadha in the Gregorian calendar typically falls in June and July, though exact dates shift each year due to the lunisolar nature of the calendar. The month’s length varies, generally comprising 29 or 30 days.

The onset of the southwest monsoon largely coincides with Ashadha, making the period important for agriculture

In Nepal and other communities that use Hindu or regional calendars, Ashadha similarly corresponds to a June–July

and
daily
life
in
many
regions.
Culturally,
Ashadha
hosts
several
observances
and
regional
festivals.
The
most
widely
recognized
is
Guru
Purnima,
observed
on
the
full
moon
day
of
Ashadha
to
honor
teachers
and
spiritual
guides.
In
Odisha,
the
Jagannath
Ratha
Yatra
is
traditionally
associated
with
the
month
of
Ashadha,highlighting
its
regional
significance.
timeframe,
with
variations
in
exact
dates
based
on
local
calendrical
calculations.
The
month
is
referenced
in
almanacs
and
panchangs
to
determine
festival
dates
and
auspicious
timings,
reflecting
its
role
in
religious
and
agricultural
cycles.