Paush Month Importance: The tenth month of the Hindu calendar is Paush, which is also called Poos month. This month starts after Margashirsha Purnima and after that the month of Magh starts. According to the calendar, this time this month is going to start from 5th December 2025. Then it will end next year on January 3, 2025. This month is special from religious and astrological point of view. But no auspicious or auspicious work is done in this. Let us know why marriages do not take place in the month of Paush.
Importance of Paush month (Mahatva of Paush month)
Paush month is called the month of Sun God. There is special importance in worshiping Sun God in this month, which brings energy, health and prosperity. Also, the month of Pausha is very auspicious for offering offerings to ancestors and performing Shraddha. The tarpan done during this period gives satisfaction and peace to the ancestors, which removes Pitra Dosh. Midnight meditation in the month of Pausha is considered immediately fruitful.
Why are no auspicious works done in the month of Pausha? (Why paush is inauspicious)
According to religious belief, auspicious functions like marriage are not performed in the month of Pausha. The main reason for this is the Sun’s entry into Sagittarius. The month of Pausha is considered inauspicious due to the transit of Sun in Sagittarius, which is called Kharmas. Kharmas lasts for 1 month and during this time the influence of the Sun reduces, due to which auspicious functions like marriage, housewarming and mundan etc. are not performed. The time of Kharmas is also considered a period of rest for the gods.
Why is the month of Paush inauspicious?
Less effect of sun: In the month of Paush, the Sun is in Sagittarius, which is considered inauspicious in astrology.
Kharmas: Due to this position of the Sun, this entire month is called Kharmas or Malmas.
Short days and long nights: During Kharmas, the Sun becomes Dakshinayan, due to which the days become shorter and the nights become longer.
Ban on auspicious works: Due to reduction in the auspicious effect of Sun, performing auspicious and auspicious activities like marriage, house warming, mundan (head shaving) is prohibited in this month.
What is auspicious to do in the month of Pausha?
Spiritual Work: Performing puja, havan and spiritual activities in the month of Pausha is considered very auspicious.
Pilgrimage: Traveling to any pilgrimage site in the month of Pausha is also considered very fruitful.
Sun worship: In this month, it is beneficial to offer water to the Sun God from a copper vessel and worship the Sun every day.
Charity: In the month of Paush, charity and bathing are considered to have special importance.
What should not be done in the month of Pausha?
- Auspicious activities like marriage, housewarming, mundan and sacred thread should be avoided in the month of Paush.
- One should not consume alcohol, meat and any kind of intoxicant during Paush.
- Heavy and heavy food should be avoided in the month of Paush.
- Urad and lentils, radish, brinjal, cauliflower and fried things should not be eaten in the month of Paush.
- Salt intake should be reduced or avoided during the month of Paush.
- Too much sugar and oil or ghee should not be used in the month of Paush.
(Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.)
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