According to the Panchang, the Pausha Maas holds significant importance for Hindus. Pausha is considered to be the tenth lunar month in the Hindu calendar. Read to know all about the Pausha Maas.
According to the Hindu Lunar calendar, the tenth month, i.e., the Pausha Maas, corresponds with December or January in the Gregorian calendar. As the Lunar cycles shift, the beginning and end dates also keep moving for this month. Pausha is a winter month. According to the Hindu religious scriptures, every month of the Hindu calendar has its own specialty and uniqueness. Let's find out what makes Paush Mahina special.
Paush Mahina or Pausha Maas: Significance And Importance
The names of the Indian months are based on constellations. The name of the month is based on whichever Nakshatra (constellation) the Purnima (full moon day) of the Moon resides in. The Moon of the Pausha Mahina's Purnima resides in the Pushya Nakshatra; hence, this month is called the Pausha Maas. Pausha Maas tends to be very cold as it is the Hemant Ritu.
Poush month is not like any other month! Pushya means 'nourishing' or 'to nourish.' This month is considered to be both auspicious and inauspicious. This month is regarded as a holy month for performing religious and spiritual practices. So, if you wish to conduct any Puja or prayers this month, it will turn out to be very effective. However, it's not a good month for performing auspicious functions like marriages, Mundan, or housewarming ceremonies as it is believed that you will not get promising results.
Every Maas or month is dedicated to some divine deity, and special worship is performed in that month. As per the Hindu Lunar calendar, Pausa Maas or Pousha Maas is considered to be the month when worshiping the Sun God is of great importance. Along with the worship of the Sun God, doing charity work in the Pousha Maas also has profound significance.
Worshiping The Sun in The Pausha Month
According to astrology, worshiping the Sun God in the Paush Month in Hindu calendar can give you encouraging and promising results in your life. Since the Sun is worshiped in this month, the religious significance of this month increases. According to religious texts, the Sun, referred to as 'Bhaga,' is worshiped in the month of Paush. This is considered to be of huge importance to people whose Sun is weak or inauspicious in their birth chart. Lord Surya or the Sun God is regarded as the lord of this month, which is why the importance of worshiping the Sun increases manifold. When the Sun is weak, an individual has to face many troubles. Due to the weakening of the Sun, an individual's popularity can decrease. It can negatively affect their relationship with their boss and cause problems in getting a promotion in the workplace.
Worshiping the Sun God brings respect, health, and honor in life. If an individual worships the Sun regularly in the month of Paush, then the individual will be prosperous throughout the year. During the month of Pausha, offering Arghya to the Sun and keeping fast are considered to have immense importance. As per the Puranas, there is a belief that red sandalwood, red flowers, and water should be poured into a copper vessel and offered to the Sun every day of the One should also chant the mantra- "Om Adityaya Namah" for more fruitful results.
Pausha Maas: When Is It?
The Paush Month 2021 is starting from 20th December 2021 (Monday). This month will come to an end on 18th January 2022 (Tuesday).
The whole Paush month in Hindu calendar is considered essential and auspicious from the religious point of view. So, below are some major festivals and fasts that occur in this month.
Christmas
Christmas is the biggest and the most prominent Christian festival that needs no introduction. Even though the festival holds special significance for Christians, people all over India celebrate it with gusto. This occasion commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ. This special festival falls on 25th December every year.
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. Saphala Ekadashi is on 30th December 2021 (Thursday).
New Year 2022
Mostly, the arrival of the New Year takes place in the month of Paush. So, this 2022 will also begin in the Pausha Maas.
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 Amavasya is on 2nd January 2022 (Sunday).
Lohri
The festival of Lohri is celebrated with great pomp, but the enthusiasm is palpable in the states of Punjab and Haryana. This winter festival is related to agriculture and is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season. The festival will be celebrated on 13th January 2022 (Thursday).
Paush Putrada Ekadashi
The Pausha Putrada Ekadashi is a holy day for Hindus. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu on this occasion and observe a fast. It is commonly believed that devotees will get the happiness of having children by worshiping Lord Vishnu and fasting. This occasion is on 13th January 2022 (Thursday).
Pongal
Pongal is a pious festival celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm and grandeur in many parts of India, especially Tamil Nadu. This pious four-day festival is essentially a celebration of the golden harvest where people communicate their sincere gratitude to the Sun God and Lord Indra. Pongal will be celebrated on 14th January 2022 (Friday).
Makar Sankranti
On 14th January 2022, Makar Sankranti will also be celebrated. Makar Sankranti signals the beginning of the pious Uttarayan period. This occasion suggests the movement of the Sun towards the Northern Hemisphere, which indicates the onset of warmer as well as longer days. 'Makar' signifies Capricorn, and the movement of the Sun into the Capricorn sign or 'Makar Rashi' is called Makar Sankranti.
Shakambhari Purnima / Shakambhari Jayanti
Shakambhari Purnima, also known as Shakambhari Jayanti, is the last day of Shakambari Navratri, and it is considered an important festival in Hinduism. It is commonly believed that Goddess Bhagwati incarnated as Goddess Shakambhari or Shakambhari Mata to mitigate the severe food crisis and famine situation on the Earth. This occasion will fall on 17th January 2022 (Monday).
Pausha Purnima
Pausha Purnima is considered a significant holy day of this month. This denotes the starting of a month-long austerity period observed during Magha month. Donating on this occasion is deemed to be very auspicious. Pausha Purnima is on 17th January 2022 (Monday).
What Should You Eat During Pausha Maas?
In the month of Pausa, keep the following things in mind when it comes to consuming food and drinks.
People should minimize the intake of salt this month.
You should avoid eating Tamasic food during this month.
The consumption of clove, celery, and ginger is beneficial.
You should avoid consuming alcohol this month.
Things to Do in The Pausha Month
In this auspicious month, meditation or worship done during midnight is considered beneficial.
Donating warm clothes to the needy is a good deed that one can do this month.
If you want to usher some luck into your life, then wear red and yellow colored clothes.
It is believed that an individual can become brilliant by observing fast every Sunday in this month and offering sesame-rice khichdi to the Sun.
If you want to get more information regarding Pausha Maas or you have any astrology-related questions, then connect with Astroyogi astrologers.
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