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Viratham dates in 2022 | Hindu month Fasting dates in 2022 Year

Fasting days in 2022| Monthly Fasting Viratham dates 2022

Fasting days Calendar | Hindu Fasting Viratham dates



Fasting dates in January month | January Viratham dates

AmavasaiJanuary2 & 31
PournamiJanuary17
Sankatahara ChaturthiJanuary21
SashtiJanuary8
ThiruvonamJanuary4
EkadashiJanuary13 & 28
PradoshamJanuary15 & 29
ShivratriJanuary1 & 30
KarthigaiJanuary13

Fasting dates in February month | February Viratham dates

AmavasaiFebruary
PournamiFebruary16
Sankatahara ChaturthiFebruary20
SashtiFebruary6
ThiruvonamFebruary1 & 28
EkadashiFebruary12 & 26 & 27
PradoshamFebruary14 & 28
ShivratriFebruary
KarthigaiFebruary9

Fasting dates in March month | March Viratham dates

AmavasaiMarch2 & 31
PournamiMarch17
Sankatahara ChaturthiMarch21
SashtiMarch8
ThiruvonamMarch27
EkadashiMarch14 & 28
PradoshamMarch15 & 29
ShivratriMarch1 & 30
KarthigaiMarch8


Fasting dates in April month | April Viratham dates

AmavasaiApril30
PournamiApril16
Sankatahara ChaturthiApril19
SashtiApril7
ThiruvonamApril24
EkadashiApril12 & 26
PradoshamApril14 & 28
ShivratriApril29
KarthigaiApril5

Fasting dates in May month | May Viratham dates

AmavasaiMay30
PournamiMay15
Sankatahara ChaturthiMay19
SashtiMay7
ThiruvonamMay21
EkadashiMay12 & 26
PradoshamMay13 & 27
ShivratriMay28
KarthigaiMay2 & 29

Fasting dates in June month | June Viratham dates

AmavasaiJune28
PournamiJune14
Sankatahara ChaturthiJune17
SashtiJune5
ThiruvonamJune17
EkadashiJune10 & 24
PradoshamJune12 & 26
ShivratriJune27
KarthigaiJune25


Fasting dates in July month | July Viratham dates

AmavasaiJuly28
PournamiJuly13
Sankatahara ChaturthiJuly16
SashtiJuly5
ThiruvonamJuly15
EkadashiJuly10 & 24
PradoshamJuly11 & 26
ShivratriJuly26
KarthigaiJuly23

Fasting dates in August month | August Viratham dates

AmavasaiAugust26
PournamiAugust11
Sankatahara ChaturthiAugust15
SashtiAugust3
ThiruvonamAugust11
EkadashiAugust8 & 23
PradoshamAugust9 & 24
ShivratriAugust25
KarthigaiAugust19

Fasting dates in September month | September Viratham dates

AmavasaiSeptember25
PournamiSeptember10
Sankatahara ChaturthiSeptember13
SashtiSeptember2
ThiruvonamSeptember7
EkadashiSeptember6 & 21
PradoshamSeptember8 & 23
ShivratriSeptember24
KarthigaiSeptember15


Fasting dates in October month | October Viratham dates

AmavasaiOctober25
PournamiOctober9
Sankatahara ChaturthiOctober13
SashtiOctober1 & 30
ThiruvonamOctober5
EkadashiOctober6 & 21
PradoshamOctober7 & 22
ShivratriOctober23
KarthigaiOctober13

Fasting dates in November month | November Viratham dates

AmavasaiNovember23
PournamiNovember8
Sankatahara ChaturthiNovember11
SashtiNovember29
ThiruvonamNovember1 & 28
EkadashiNovember4 & 20
PradoshamNovember5 & 21
ShivratriNovember22
KarthigaiNovember9

Fasting dates in December month | December Viratham dates

AmavasaiDecember23
PournamiDecember7
Sankatahara ChaturthiDecember11
SashtiDecember28
ThiruvonamDecember26
EkadashiDecember4 & 19
PradoshamDecember5 & 21
ShivratriDecember21
KarthigaiDecember6


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Fasting - Types of Viratham

Hindu fasts can vary in their strictness. Some fasts involve abstaining from specific foods or ingredients, while others may require complete fasting, where individuals refrain from consuming any food or water for a certain period.

Fasting - Spiritual Benefits

Fasting is viewed as a means of self-purification and spiritual growth. It allows individuals to control their desires, practice self-discipline, and focus on their inner spiritual journey.

Fasting - Prayer and Meditation

Fasting often involves spending more time in prayer, meditation, and reading religious texts. It is an opportunity for introspection and connecting with the divine.

Fasting - Charity

Many Hindus combine fasting with acts of charity. They may offer food, clothing, or donations to the less fortunate as a way of sharing their blessings.

Fasting - Health Benefits

Some fasts have health benefits, as they provide a break to the digestive system and allow the body to detoxify. Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, recognizes certain fasting practices for their health benefits.

Fasting - Fasting Rules

The rules and customs of fasting can vary among different sects and regions in Hinduism. For example, some fasts require individuals to abstain from grains, while others involve fruit or liquid diets. Fasting rules are often specific to the occasion and deity being worshiped.

Fasting - Breaking the Fast

The fast is traditionally broken with specific foods or offerings that are considered pure and satvic (promoting purity and clarity). Fasting can end at the designated auspicious time or with a special ceremony.

Fasting - Personal Choice

Fasting is a personal choice, and individuals decide how and when to observe it. While some fast regularly, others may do so occasionally or during specific life events.

Respect and Tolerance

Hindus generally respect one another's fasting practices, even if they differ. The religion promotes tolerance and acceptance of diverse beliefs and practices.

Fasting is an integral part of Hindu culture and spirituality, and it is embraced as a way to strengthen one's connection with the divine, cultivate self-control, and attain spiritual growth. It is a practice deeply rooted in tradition and continues to be a significant aspect of Hindu religious life.