Vaishakh Maas 2026 Start Date: Every month has its own importance in Sanatan Dharma, but the month of Vaishakh is considered very special. According to the English calendar, the month of Vaishakh falls between April and May. According to the calendar, this month falls after Chaitra. Vaishakh is the second month in Hindi calendar. Vaishakh is considered a month that gives special virtues. During this time, Sun is in its exalted sign Aries, which makes this month more auspicious. For this reason, religious work done at this time is considered extremely fruitful. In such a situation, let us know when is the month of Vaishakh starting this year and when will it end? Also know the religious importance and special rules of this month.
When is Vaishakh month starting? (When does Vaishakh month start from 2026)
The month of Vaishakh begins on the next day of the full moon of Chaitra month. In this month, Sun is transiting in its exalted sign Aries. Aries Sankranti is celebrated in this month. The new year of the solar calendar also starts with Aries Sankranti. This is the new solar year. According to the calendar, Vaishakh month starts from the Pratipada date of Krishna Paksha.
This time this date will start from the morning of 02 April and end on the morning of 03 April. In such a situation, this year the month of Vaishakh will start from 03 April on the basis of Udaya Tithi. It will end with the full moon on 01 May.
Religious significance of Vaishakh month (Vaishakh Maah Significance)
Vaishakh has been described as one of the best months in religious texts. According to religious beliefs, the bathing, donation, worship and fasting done in this month leads to never ending renewable virtue. This is the reason why big festivals like Akshaya Tritiya also fall in this month. In this month, worship of Lord Vishnu, the sustainer of the world, and Mother Lakshmi has special significance.
rules of vaishakh month (Vaishakh month rules)
- Donate water in this month. Because giving water to the thirsty in the summer season is a virtuous act.
- Donate slippers, umbrella, food and clothes.
- Offer offerings to ancestors.
- Take regular bath and worship.
- Do not eat too much oily and spicy food.
- Do not eat food in bronze utensils.
- Keep your body, mind and actions pure by following celibacy.
- Keep a lamp in front of Tulsi every day.
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