{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Monthly Shiv Vrat In Ashadh Falls On A Rare Yoga Combination, Ujjain Acharya Clears Up The Date Confusion",
  "summary": "The confusion over the date of Ashadh month's Monthly Shivratri has been cleared up, with the fast and worship falling on July 12 based on the nishita kaal timing, a day that also brings a rare combination of Vriddhi and Dhruv yoga.",
  "content": "Monthly Shivratri, observed every month on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi, is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva, and this time the Ashadh month's Shivratri is arriving with some rare planetary combinations. Devotees observe a fast on this day and perform the abhishek and puja of Bholenath following proper rituals. It is believed that sincere worship pleases Mahadev, fulfils wishes and brings happiness, peace and prosperity into one's life. It is also believed that Lord Shiva's grace removes obstacles, suffering and negativity from a devotee's life. Ujjain's well known astrologer Anand Bhardwaj has shared detailed information on the correct date of this month's Monthly Shivratri, the auspicious yoga forming around it, and the benefits of observing the fast.\n\nThe Fast Will Be Observed On July 12\nAccording to the Vedic Panchang, the Chaturdashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of Ashadh month will begin at 10:29 pm on July 12 and will end at 6:49 pm the next day, July 13. Since the Monthly Shivratri fast is decided based on the nishita kaal, that is, the midnight period, and the Chaturdashi tithi falls at night, the fast will be observed on July 12, a Sunday.\n\nA Rare Combination Of Vriddhi And Dhruv Yoga\nThis time's Monthly Shivratri is being considered especially significant because two auspicious yogas are forming on the same day. Vriddhi yoga will remain in effect from the morning until night on July 12, and as soon as it ends, Dhruv yoga will begin, which will continue until around 4 pm the next day, July 13. In astrology, both Vriddhi and Dhruv yoga are considered extremely favourable for auspicious tasks, which is why worship performed on this day is believed to yield greater results.\n\nWorship Method And The Importance Of Mantras\nAccording to Acharya Anand Bhardwaj, chanting Shiva mantras while sitting in a Shivalaya, or in the eastern part of one's home, is considered more fruitful. After completing the puja, it is traditional to first feed Brahmins and then eat oneself. Mantras chanted specifically during this worship include Om Tridalam Trigunakaram Trinetram Cha Tridhayutam, Trijanma Paap Sanharam Eka Bilva Shivarpanam, along with Om Shivaya Namah, Om Sarvatmane Namah, Om Trinetraya Namah, Om Haraya Namah and Om Indramukhaya Namah.\n\nWhat Devotees Gain By Observing This Fast With Devotion\nIt is believed that a devotee who observes this fast with complete devotion and faith causes all the sins of their parents to be destroyed, while their own sufferings are also removed. The glory of this fast is such that whoever observes it is said to attain a long life, prosperity, good health and children. It is also believed that a person who performs this fast with the full prescribed rituals sees all their wishes fulfilled.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis news is tied directly to a religious observance, so its effect is limited to faith and worship practices rather than daily life logistics.\n\n• Across India: Shiva devotees nationwide now know the confirmed date, July 12, so the confusion over timing is resolved and they can plan their fast and puja in advance.\n• In Ujjain: As a major centre of Shiva worship, temples in Ujjain are expected to see heightened preparations for special puja and abhishek on this day.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. When will Ashadh month's Monthly Shivratri be observed?\nBased on the nishita kaal timing, the fast will be observed on July 12, a Sunday.\n\n2. When does the Chaturdashi tithi begin and end?\nThe Chaturdashi tithi begins at 10:29 pm on July 12 and ends at 6:49 pm on July 13.\n\n3. What auspicious yogas are forming this time?\nVriddhi yoga will remain from morning to night on July 12, followed by Dhruv yoga which lasts until around 4 pm on July 13.\n\n4. What is the correct way to chant Shiva mantras?\nChanting Shiva mantras while sitting in a Shivalaya or in the eastern part of one's home is considered more fruitful.\n\n5. What benefits does observing this fast bring?\nIt is believed to destroy the sins of one's parents, remove one's own sufferings, and bring long life, prosperity, good health and children.\n\n6. Who provided this information?\nUjjain astrologer Anand Bhardwaj shared the date, auspicious yoga and benefits of the fast.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/religion/savana-se-pahale-asharha-ki-masika-shivaratri-para-bana-raha-durlabha-snyoga-janie-puja-ki-sahi-tarikha-5083",
  "category": "Religion",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-06",
  "tags": [
    "Monthly Shivratri",
    "Ashadh Monthly Shivratri",
    "Shivratri 2026",
    "Ujjain",
    "Shiva Puja Vidhi",
    "Auspicious Yoga",
    "Shiva Mantra"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}