{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Lord Vishnu Enters Yoganidra From July 25, Putting Weddings And Housewarmings On Hold For Four Months",
  "summary": "Chaturmas begins on July 25, 2026 with Devshayani Ekadashi, marking the start of a four month period in which weddings, housewarmings and mundan ceremonies are avoided.",
  "content": "Just before Sawan begins across the country, Devshayani Ekadashi arrives each year and puts a four month pause on weddings, housewarmings and other auspicious events. In 2026, this Ekadashi falls on Saturday, July 25, and Chaturmas is considered to begin from that date. According to religious belief, Lord Vishnu goes into yoganidra, a state of divine slumber, in the Kshirsagar on this day, which is why no auspicious ceremonies are held for the following four months. Ujjain based astrologer Anand Bhardwaj explains that this practice is rooted in both a mythological story and a deep spiritual significance.\n\nThe period runs from July 25 to around November 19 or 20\nAs per the Vedic Panchang, Chaturmas begins with Devshayani Ekadashi during the Ashadh Shukla Paksha and ends with Devuthani Ekadashi during the Kartik Shukla Paksha. In 2026, the Devshayani Ekadashi fast will be observed on July 25, marking the start of Lord Vishnu's yoganidra. Chaturmas concludes on Devuthani Ekadashi, which falls on November 20, 2026, this year. Based on this, the roughly four month period from July 25 to November 19, 2026, is counted as Chaturmas, during which no new auspicious work is meant to be started.\n\nWhy weddings and mundan ceremonies are put off\nReligious belief holds that from Devshayani Ekadashi, Lord Vishnu enters yoganidra in the Kshirsagar, and for these four months, the responsibility of running creation passes to Lord Shiva. This is why the tradition of postponing weddings, housewarming ceremonies, mundan and yagyopaveet rituals during this period has continued for centuries. Instead, devotees focus during these four months on worship, chanting, penance, fasting, charity and devotion to God. As soon as Lord Vishnu's yoganidra ends and he awakens on Devuthani Ekadashi, the cycle of auspicious and ceremonial functions resumes.\n\nPlanetary positions add another layer of significance\nAccording to Anand Bhardwaj, the importance of Chaturmas is not limited to religious stories alone, it is also directly linked to planetary positions. Throughout this period, Venus, which governs happiness, prosperity and married life, and Jupiter, the guru of the gods who governs knowledge, righteousness and auspicious outcomes, both remain in a combust state. Astrological belief holds that with the influence of these two benefic planets weakened, this period is not considered favourable for weddings, housewarming ceremonies, mundan and other auspicious functions. This is why the tradition holds that such ceremonies should resume only once Chaturmas is over.\n\nWhat this means for you\nIf you or your family are planning a wedding, housewarming or mundan ceremony in the coming months, keep the Chaturmas window in mind before fixing a date.\n\n• Across India: From July 25 to around November 19-20, 2026, most families will schedule new weddings, housewarmings and mundan ceremonies only after this period ends.\n• For devotees: These four months typically see a rise in worship, fasting and charity, leading to more activity at temples and religious gatherings.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. When does Chaturmas 2026 begin?\nChaturmas begins on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with Devshayani Ekadashi.\n\n2. When does Chaturmas end?\nChaturmas ends on Devuthani Ekadashi, which falls on November 20, 2026 this year, making the period run roughly from July 25 to November 19, 2026.\n\n3. What kind of ceremonies are avoided during Chaturmas?\nWeddings, housewarming ceremonies, mundan and yagyopaveet rituals are avoided during this period.\n\n4. Where does Lord Vishnu stay during Chaturmas?\nBelief holds that Lord Vishnu goes into yoganidra in the Kshirsagar during this period.\n\n5. Who takes charge of creation during Chaturmas?\nDuring these four months, the responsibility of running creation is believed to pass to Lord Shiva.\n\n6. Why is Chaturmas considered inauspicious astrologically?\nVenus, which governs happiness and prosperity, and Jupiter, which governs auspicious outcomes, both remain in a combust state during this period, making it unfavourable for ceremonies.\n\n7. What do devotees do during Chaturmas?\nDevotees focus on worship, chanting, penance, fasting, charity and devotion to God during these four months.\n\n8. Who provided this information?\nThis information was shared by Ujjain based astrologer Anand Bhardwaj.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/religion/25-julai-se-bhagavana-vishnu-ki-yoganidra-chara-mahine-talenge-shadi-aura-griha-pravesha-jaise-shubha-karya-9271",
  "category": "Religion",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-21",
  "tags": [
    "Chaturmas 2026",
    "Devshayani Ekadashi",
    "Devuthani Ekadashi",
    "Auspicious Muhurat",
    "Wedding Muhurat",
    "Astrology"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}