Dashama Vrat or Dashama Vrata is an annual 10-day Hindu festival that is observed especially in Gujarat and Diu. The vrat falls on the amavasya of the Hindu month of Shravan, which corresponds to the month of July and August in the Gregorian calendar. The vrat is dedicated to the Goddess Dashama or Momai and is mainly observed by women for the prosperity and good fortune of their family. The dates of the vrata can vary as it is based on the Gujarati Calendar of Vikram Samvat. August 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates in August.

Dashama vrat 2024 starts from August 4 to August 13. On all 10 days, devotees observe a fast with great devotion and seek the blessings of Goddess Dashama. Let us know more about when is Dashama Vrata 2024 and the significance of the auspicious day.

Dashama Vrata 2024 Dates

Dashama Vrat 2024 will begin on August 4 and end on August 13.

Dashama Vrat Significance

The occasion of Dashama Vrat is an important one and holds great importance for people of Gujarat. Goddess Dashama refers to the Goddess of Adversity, is believed to improve the lives of devotees by eradicating any hardships or obstacles. Every year, devotees bring the idol of the Goddess into their homes and worship it. They then immerse it into a river on the tenth day.

The festival is believed to remove obstacles and bring happiness, prosperity, and success to the devotees. It is also observed to ensure the well-being and longevity of family members.

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