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News India Live, Digital Desk: According to the Hindu calendar, the conclusion of Chaitra Purnima marks the beginning of ‘Vaishakh’, one of the most sacred months of the year. From religious point of view, Vaishakh month is considered best for charity, bathing and worship of Lord Vishnu. In this month, there is special importance of giving water to the thirsty and keeping food and water for animals and birds. Month of Vaishakh in the year 2026 Starting from 3rd April to 1st May Will last till. During this period, many big fasts and festivals like Akshaya Tritiya, Mohini Ekadashi and Buddha Purnima will come. Let’s see the complete list.
How long will the month of Vaishakh last?
According to Panchang calculations, Pratipada Tithi of Vaishakh Krishna Paksha will start from the morning of 2nd April and will continue till the morning of 3rd April. According to the belief of Udaya Tithi, the official start of Vaishakh month 3 April 2026 It is happening since. End of this holy month 1 May 2026 It will coincide with Vaishakh Purnima.
Major fasts and festivals of Vaishakh month (April-May 2026)
Following are the dates of the main festivals falling in the month of Vaishakh:
13 April 2026 (Monday): Varuthini Ekadashi – Vaishakh Krishna Ekadashi is called Varuthini Ekadashi. Keeping fast on this day brings good fortune. Vallabhacharya Jayanti will also be celebrated on this day.
14 April 2026 (Tuesday): Aries Sankranti – Sun God will enter Aries on this day, which will mark the beginning of the Solar New Year. Besides, this day is also Krishna Vaman Dwadashi.
19 April 2026 (Sunday): Akshaya Tritiya – This is the most inexplicable moment of the year. Parshuram Jayanti will also be celebrated on this day. It is believed that Treta Yuga started from this day.
23 April 2026 (Thursday): Ganga Saptami – There is a tradition of worshiping and bathing Mother Ganga on Vaishakh Shukla Saptami.
25 April 2026 (Saturday): Sita Navami – This day is celebrated as the festival of appearance of Mother Sita. Devotees do special worship of Lord Ram and Mata Janaki on this day.
27 April 2026 (Monday): Mohini Ekadashi – On Vaishakh Shukla Ekadashi, the ‘Mohini’ form of Lord Vishnu is worshiped, who offered nectar to the gods.
1 May 2026 (Friday): Vaishakh Purnima (Buddha Purnima) – This is the last day of Vaishakh month. On this day Mahatma Buddha was born and Mahaparinirvana took place.
Importance of donation in Vaishakh
It is said in the scriptures that even a small donation made in the month of Vaishakh gives eternal results. This month marks the beginning of the scorching heat, hence providing water for passers-by, donating sattu and offering water vessels is considered the greatest act of charity. By worshiping Lord Madhusudan, all the physical and mental troubles of the devotees go away.