Ashadha (आषाढ़): June-July

Ashadha ushers in the first monsoon showers—and with them, rituals that celebrate travel, rest and reverence. From Lord Jagannath’s grand chariot procession to Vishnu’s cosmic slumber on Devshayani Ekadashi, each festival mirrors the season’s themes of movement giving way to stillness. Explore the key poojas of June-July, their auspicious dates and the symbolism that makes Ashadha a bridge between blazing summer and lush Shravan.