When Will Vaishakh Month 2024 Start? Vrats And Festivals That Will Fall This Month, Complete List!

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Vaishakh Month 2024 Festival List: The month of Vaishakh, also known as Vaisakha, holds immense significance in Hinduism. This one falls during the spring season (April-May) and it marks a period of spiritual significance, agricultural prosperity, and cultural festivities. Vaishakh is the second month of the Hindu lunar calendar, and its observance is deeply rooted in tradition and religious beliefs.

Vaishakh is considered one of the holiest months in the Hindu calendar. It is believed that the gods Vishnu and Shiva are especially receptive to prayers and offerings during this time. Devotees often undertake special rituals and prayers to seek blessings for prosperity, well-being, and spiritual growth. Let us know the list of festivals and vrats that will fall in this month.

Vaisakh Month 2024: Which God Should Be Worshiped In The Month Of Vaishakh?

According to the Hindu calendar, Vaishakh month has started on Wednesday, 24 April 2024. Madhav form of Lord Krishna is worshiped in the month of Vaishakh. This is the reason why it is also called Madhava month. In this month, all the Gods and Goddesses reside in water. The month of Vaishakh is very fruitful for bathing, auspicious work, and water donation.

Vaishakh is the second month in the Hindu New Year, which comes after Chaitra month. Many fasts and festivals occur in this month which includes Akshaya Tritiya, Bhaumvati Amavasya, Varuthini Ekadashi, Sita Navami, Buddha Purnima, Narasimha Jayanti, Parshuram Jayanti, Mohini Ekadashi, Vaishakh Amavasya. Let us know which fasts and festivals are coming in Vaishakh month 2024 and what is their exact date.

There is a tradition of worshiping various incarnations of Lord Vishnu in the month of Vaishakh. The month of Vaishakh is dedicated to various forms of Vishnu. According to astrology, Lord Shri Hari Vishnu Narayan took the incarnation of Parashuram this month. By worshiping them, enemies are destroyed and victory is achieved. Many problems including diseases, defects, and sufferings are removed.

Along with this, there is a tradition of worshiping Narasimha, Kurma, and Buddha incarnation with special rituals on the holy month of Vaishakh. According to religious beliefs, the Buddha incarnation of Lord Vishnu is worshiped on Buddha Purnima i.e. Vaishakh Purnima.

Vaisakh Month 2024: Spiritual Significance

In this holy month, wake up before sunrise, take a bath in Brahma Muhurta, and offer water to the Peepal tree, and along with this, worship with devotion because Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi reside in the Peepal tree. Along with this, worship Mother Tulsi in the morning and evening and light ghee lamps. This maintains positivity and auspiciousness in the family.

Vaisakh Month 2024: List Of Vaishakh Fasts And Festivals

Vaishakh month starts - 24 April 2024, Wednesday
Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi - 27 April 2024, Saturday
Panchak start - 02 May 2024, Thursday
Varuthini Ekadashi, Vallabhacharya Jayanti - Saturday, 4 May 2024
Pradosh Vrat Krishna - 05 May 2024 Sunday
Monthly Shivratri - 06 May 2024 Monday
Vaishakh Amavasya, Tagore Jayanti - Tuesday, 08 May 2024
Akshaya Tritiya, Parshuram Jayanti - 10 May 2024, Wednesday
Vinayak Chaturthi - Thursday, 11 May 2024
Shankaracharya Jayanti, Ramanuja Jayanti - Friday, 12 May 2024
Vrish Sankranti, Ganga Saptami - Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Baglamukhi Jayanti - 15 May 2024, Wednesday
Sita Navami - Friday, 17 May 2024
Mohini Ekadashi - 19 May 2024, Sunday
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) - 20 May 2024, Monday
Narasimha Jayanti, Chhinnamasta Jayanti - 22 May 2024, Wednesday
Vaishakh Purnima fast, Buddha Purnima - Thursday, 23 May 2024